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Overview |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,512 students)
Bellarmine University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or VMI?
- Bellarmine University is 350.2% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Virginia Military Institute ($44,040.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Bellarmine University ($18,129 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 9.9% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($9,714 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($36,264 vs. $19,111)
Bellarmine University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 19 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than VMI (71.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or VMI? 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 VMI and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Bellarmine University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $11,800 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $50,300)
- Virginia Military Institute and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Bellarmine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/