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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,872 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Salve Regina University than Bellarmine University ($45,250.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Salve Regina University ($22,813 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 69.9% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($9,714 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 35.4% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($36,264 vs. $26,787)
Bellarmine University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Bellarmine University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Bellarmine University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/