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Overview |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,188 students)
Bellarmine University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or SWU?
- Bellarmine University is 70.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Bellarmine University than Southern Wesleyan University ($45,190.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Bellarmine University ($20,336 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 3.9% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($10,250 vs. $10,654)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($35,954 vs. $18,771)
Bellarmine University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bellarmine University (93.6%)
Bellarmine University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or SWU? 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 SWU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $5,500 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/