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Overview |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,472 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellevuecollege.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,074 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,952 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,422 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,926 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,345 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 28% | 83% |
Admission |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,333 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BC- Bellevue College | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (11,472 students vs. 1,505 students)
BC- Bellevue College vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC- Bellevue College or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 970.2% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.1% higher at Saint Martin's University than Bellevue College ($43,600.00 vs. $9,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Saint Martin's University ($11,926 vs. $22,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 38.9% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($13,980 vs. $19,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Bellevue College (83% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 359.5% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($33,751 vs. $7,345)
Which college is harder to get into, BC- Bellevue College or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or BC- Bellevue College .
BC- Bellevue College vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC- Bellevue College or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and BC- Bellevue College.
- Graduates of Bellevue College and Saint Martin's University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,500 vs. $48,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $13,667 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($11,333 vs. $25,000)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($117 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/