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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Cedarville University | ||
| 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Cedarville University?
- Bellarmine University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Bellarmine University than Cedarville University ($44,040.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Cedarville University ($22,813 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 15.6% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($8,400 vs. $9,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 84.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($36,264 vs. $19,637)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 49 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Bellarmine University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Bellarmine University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/