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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 2,231 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Susquahanna than Bellarmine University ($54,440.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Susquahanna ($22,813 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 54% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($9,714 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($40,914 vs. $36,264)
Bellarmine University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Bellarmine University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bellarmine University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/