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Overview |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,199 students)
Bellarmine University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or PC?
- Bellarmine University is 13% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Bellarmine University than Presbyterian College ($44,040.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Bellarmine University ($21,571 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 16.3% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,714 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($36,264 vs. $34,379)
Bellarmine University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 38 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than PC (59.4%)
Bellarmine University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or PC? 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 PC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Bellarmine University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $2,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $47,700)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/