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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,299 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Wittenberg University?
- Bellarmine University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Wittenberg University ($44,040.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Wittenberg University ($22,813 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 16.1% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($9,714 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Wittenberg University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($36,264 vs. $32,632)
Bellarmine University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Bellarmine University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/