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Overview |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Bellarmine University than Prescott College ($44,040.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Prescott College ($22,813 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 2% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,520 vs. $9,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 80% larger than aid received Prescott College ($36,264 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 81 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Prescott College vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Prescott College (66% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/