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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Elms 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,275 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Elms College?
- Bellarmine University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Bellarmine University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($44,040.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Elms College ($22,813 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 52.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($9,714 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 33.8% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($36,264 vs. $27,109)
Bellarmine University vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 144 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Elms 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 Elms College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms and Bellarmine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/