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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,210 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Kalamazoo College than Bellarmine University ($56,001.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Kalamazoo College ($22,813 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 16.7% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($9,714 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($41,855 vs. $36,264)
Bellarmine University vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Bellarmine University vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Bellarmine University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,450)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/