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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,399 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Bellarmine University ($47,640.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Saint Michael's College ($22,813 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 54.4% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($9,714 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($37,162 vs. $36,264)
Bellarmine University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bellarmine University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/