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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Ole Miss?
- Bellarmine University is 385.4% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Bellarmine University than University of Mississippi ($44,040.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Bellarmine University ($14,289 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 18.3% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,714 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 164.3% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($36,264 vs. $13,720)
Bellarmine University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 2 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than University of Mississippi (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,300)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/