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Overview |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 657 students)
Bellarmine University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or EC?
- Bellarmine University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Elmira College ($44,040.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than EC ($22,813 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 37.8% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,714 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Elmira College ($36,264 vs. $27,091)
Bellarmine University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or EC? 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 EC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Elmira College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $4,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,000)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/