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Overview |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 2,993 students)
Bellarmine University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or AU?
- Bellarmine University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Anderson University ($45,190.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Bellarmine University ($22,222 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 19.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,250 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Anderson University ($35,954 vs. $25,586)
Bellarmine University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 42 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than AU (52.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or AU? 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 AU and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $12,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $37,500)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,862)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/