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Overview |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,970 students)
BSU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 422.2% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Ball State University ($44,040.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Bellarmine University ($12,615 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 12.3% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,714 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 217.6% larger than aid received Ball State University ($36,264 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 50 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Bellarmine University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bellarmine University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Ball State University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $7,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $42,500)
- Bellarmine University and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bellarmine University and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/