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Overview |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,970 students)
Marian vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Marian University ($44,040.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Bellarmine University ($22,554 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 23.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,714 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Marian University ($36,264 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 94 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Marian vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Marian University (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/