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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,903 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Southern Adventist University?
- Bellarmine University is 91.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Southern Adventist University ($44,040.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Southern Adventist University ($22,813 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 16.6% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($8,330 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 159% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($36,264 vs. $14,000)
Bellarmine University vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Southern Adventist University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,600)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/