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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Guilford College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,208 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Guilford College?
- Bellarmine University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Guilford College ($45,190.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Bellarmine University ($22,620 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 27.8% lower than costs at Guilford College ($10,250 vs. $13,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Guilford College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Guilford College ($35,954 vs. $33,106)
Bellarmine University vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Guilford College (83.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Guilford College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $40,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,635)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/