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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 363 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Bellarmine University is 218.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($44,040.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Bellarmine University ($19,505 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 26.1% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($9,714 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 253.1% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($36,264 vs. $10,269)
Bellarmine University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 177 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Penn State Greater Allegheny (87.6%)
Bellarmine University vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/