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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | pbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $8,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $8,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $6,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $15,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $6,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 53 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 24.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 77.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 770/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $35,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,326 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $117 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Piedmont International University | ||
| 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 Piedmont International University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 691 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Piedmont International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Piedmont International University?
- Bellarmine University is 397.6% more expensive to attend than Piedmont International University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 397.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Piedmont International University ($44,040.00 vs. $8,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont International University than Bellarmine University ($15,119 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont International University are 51.5% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($6,410 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Piedmont International University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 484.3% larger than aid received Piedmont International University ($36,264 vs. $6,206)
Bellarmine University vs. Piedmont International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Piedmont International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont International University or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 222 points higher than at Piedmont International University (898)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Piedmont International University (19)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Piedmont International University (3.07)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Piedmont International University (24.2%)
Bellarmine University vs. Piedmont International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Piedmont International University? 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 Piedmont International University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Piedmont International University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Piedmont International University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $35,300)
- Piedmont International University students graduate with a $13,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($11,326 vs. $25,000)
- Piedmont International University graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont International University 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/