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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,781 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #867 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | cornerstone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $27,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $27,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $20,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $18,502 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,575 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 970/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Cornerstone 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Cornerstone University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,781 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Cornerstone University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Cornerstone University?
- Bellarmine University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Cornerstone University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Bellarmine University than Cornerstone University ($44,040.00 vs. $27,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornerstone University than Bellarmine University ($20,935 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 8.3% lower than costs at Cornerstone University ($9,714 vs. $10,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Cornerstone University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 96% larger than aid received Cornerstone University ($36,264 vs. $18,502)
Bellarmine University vs. Cornerstone University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Cornerstone University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornerstone University or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 87 points higher than at Cornerstone University (1033)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cornerstone University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Cornerstone University (3.28)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cornerstone University (81.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Cornerstone University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Cornerstone 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 Cornerstone University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Cornerstone University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Cornerstone University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $38,800)
- Cornerstone University and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cornerstone University 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 Cornerstone University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/