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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 2,771 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Carthage?
- Bellarmine University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Carthage College ($45,190.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Carthage ($24,432 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 26.3% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,250 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Carthage College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Carthage College ($35,954 vs. $23,441)
Bellarmine University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 25 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Carthage (84.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Carthage College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/