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Overview |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,295 students)
Bellarmine University vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or AQ?
- Bellarmine University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Aquinas College ($45,190.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Bellarmine University ($19,890 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 7.3% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,250 vs. $10,994)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($35,954 vs. $29,042)
Bellarmine University vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 30 points higher than at AQ (1090)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman AQ 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 (93.6%) than AQ (71.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or AQ? 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 AQ and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Aquinas College (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $10,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $40,000)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/