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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Eastern?
- Bellarmine University is 361.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Eastern Kentucky University ($44,040.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Bellarmine University ($10,806 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 6.7% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,714 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 242.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($36,264 vs. $10,583)
Bellarmine University vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 92 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Bellarmine University vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/