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Louisville Kentucky IWU Murray State University WLC Transylvania University Xavier Hanover College Eastern University of Dayton Belmont Centre College| Bellarmine University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 830 students)
Bellarmine University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or BLC?
- Bellarmine University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Bellarmine University than Bethany Lutheran College ($44,040.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Bellarmine University ($18,525 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 17.5% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($8,270 vs. $9,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($36,264 vs. $20,705)
Bellarmine University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 46 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
Bellarmine University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or BLC? 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 BLC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $13,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/