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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 18% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 855 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Lees-McRae College?
- Bellarmine University is 66.3% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.3% higher at Bellarmine University than Lees McRae College ($44,040.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Lees-McRae College ($22,813 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 25.6% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,714 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Lees McRae College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 99.2% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($36,264 vs. $18,205)
Bellarmine University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Bellarmine University .
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Bellarmine University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Lees McRae College (66% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/