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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 519 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Salem College?
- Bellarmine University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Bellarmine University than Salem College ($45,190.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Bellarmine University ($19,000 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 27.4% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,250 vs. $13,056)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Salem College ($35,954 vs. $28,860)
Bellarmine University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 1 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Salem College (87%)
Bellarmine University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Salem 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 Salem College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Salem College (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $35,000)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/