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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 979 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Transylvania University?
- Bellarmine University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Transylvania University ($44,040.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Transylvania University ($22,813 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 31.3% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($9,714 vs. $12,750)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,264 vs. $31,355)
Bellarmine University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Transylvania 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 Transylvania University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Bellarmine University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,700)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/