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Overview |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $203 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Louisville?
- Berry College is 217.7% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Berry College than University of Louisville ($39,150.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Berry College ($19,327 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 30.2% lower than costs at Berry College ($10,668 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 142.9% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($29,670 vs. $12,216)
Berry College vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 20 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Berry College is higher than University of Louisville (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $3,500 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $3,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $23,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($203 vs. $237)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/