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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $286 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Cedar Crest 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,248 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Cedar Crest College?
- Bellarmine University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $44,334.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Cedar Crest College ($45,190.00 vs. $44,334.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Bellarmine University ($23,036 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 26.8% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,250 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($35,954 vs. $33,234)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 152 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Bellarmine University (93.6%)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Cedar Crest College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $47,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,750)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($258 vs. $286)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/