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Overview |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $341 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | - | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 116 students)
Bellarmine University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or MCA?
- Bellarmine University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Memphis College of Art ($44,040.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 9.3% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($8,890 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($36,264 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Bellarmine University .
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at MCA (3.33)
Bellarmine University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or MCA? 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 MCA and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Memphis College of Art (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $20,400 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $29,900)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($258 vs. $341)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/