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Overview |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 677 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,218 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,218 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,448 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,746 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,303 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,375 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,007 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Earlham based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 677 students)
Earlham vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Bellarmine University?
- Earlham College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Earlham than Bellarmine University ($49,218.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Earlham ($22,813 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 28.1% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,714 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($37,303 vs. $36,264)
Earlham vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Earlham (73.2%)
Earlham vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is the same as at Bellarmine University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $39,100)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Earlham graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Earlham graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/