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Overview |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,934 students)
Bellarmine University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or CBU?
- Bellarmine University is 24% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Bellarmine University than Christian Brothers University ($44,040.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Bellarmine University ($18,612 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 5.2% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,714 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,264 vs. $26,964)
Bellarmine University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 15 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than CBU (87.5%)
Bellarmine University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or CBU? 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 CBU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Christian Brothers University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $300 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/