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Overview |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,941 students)
Bellarmine University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or MVNU?
- Bellarmine University is 29.8% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($44,040.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than MVNU ($22,813 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 1.1% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,612 vs. $9,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($36,264 vs. $23,202)
Bellarmine University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 73 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MVNU (85.3%)
Bellarmine University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $4,200 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,100)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,536 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,536)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/