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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Goucher 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,727 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Goucher College than Bellarmine University ($49,020.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Goucher College ($22,813 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 72.7% lower than costs at Goucher College ($9,714 vs. $16,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Goucher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Goucher College ($36,264 vs. $35,187)
Bellarmine University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Bellarmine University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Bellarmine University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/