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Overview |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
USJ | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Bellarmine University than University of Saint Joseph ($44,040.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than USJ ($22,813 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($9,714 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($36,264 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 188 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than University of Saint Joseph (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $900 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/