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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Berea, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | bw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $36,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $36,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $12,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $28,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 4,229 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 3,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1043/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Baldwin-Wallace College | ||
| 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
- Baldwin Wallace College is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,220 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Baldwin-Wallace College?
- Bellarmine University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Baldwin-Wallace College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Bellarmine University than Baldwin Wallace College ($44,040.00 vs. $36,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Baldwin-Wallace College ($22,813 vs. $28,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 31.7% lower than costs at Baldwin Wallace College ($9,714 vs. $12,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Baldwin Wallace College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Baldwin Wallace College ($36,264 vs. $24,981)
Bellarmine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Baldwin-Wallace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baldwin-Wallace College or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Baldwin-Wallace College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Baldwin-Wallace College (77%)
Bellarmine University vs. Baldwin-Wallace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Baldwin-Wallace College? 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 Baldwin-Wallace College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is higher than Bellarmine University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $700 more per year than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $49,600)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Baldwin-Wallace College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baldwin-Wallace College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/