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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Louisville Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State| Bellarmine University | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | JCU | ||
| 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,922 students)
Bellarmine University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at JCU than Bellarmine University ($45,490.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than JCU ($22,813 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 35.9% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($9,714 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 19.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,264 vs. $30,415)
Bellarmine University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 7 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than JCU (82.4%)
Bellarmine University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or JCU? 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 JCU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Bellarmine University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/