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Overview |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 880 students)
Bellarmine University vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or MLC?
- Bellarmine University is 152.8% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Martin Luther College ($44,040.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Bellarmine University ($22,293 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 41.2% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($6,880 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 475.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($36,264 vs. $6,301)
Bellarmine University vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 25 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman MLC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MLC (83.7%)
Bellarmine University vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or MLC? 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 MLC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Bellarmine University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $12,300 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $25,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/