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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,826 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Roanoke College?
- Bellarmine University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Bellarmine University than Roanoke College ($44,040.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Roanoke College ($22,813 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 58.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($9,714 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($36,264 vs. $36,176)
Bellarmine University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 28 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Bellarmine University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College 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 Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/