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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 972 | ||
| 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 | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 972 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Montreat College?
- Bellarmine University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Montreat College ($44,040.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Montreat College ($22,813 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 9.8% lower than costs at Montreat College ($9,714 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 107% larger than aid received Montreat College ($36,264 vs. $17,519)
Bellarmine University vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 160 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Montreat College (66% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $40,900)
- Montreat College and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Montreat College and Bellarmine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat 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/