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Overview |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or WMU?
- Bellarmine University is 203.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Western Michigan University ($44,040.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Bellarmine University ($20,030 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 14.3% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,714 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 432.3% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($36,264 vs. $6,813)
Bellarmine University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 90 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
Bellarmine University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or WMU? 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 WMU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Western Michigan University (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,400 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,900)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/