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Overview |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 31% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 979.9% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Kennesaw State University ($44,040.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Bellarmine University ($15,451 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 18% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,714 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 602.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($36,264 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Kennesaw State University (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/