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Overview |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or MC?
- Bellarmine University is 124.1% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Mississippi College ($44,040.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Bellarmine University ($20,874 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 21.7% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($9,714 vs. $11,818)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 114.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($36,264 vs. $16,904)
Bellarmine University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 14 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MC (40%)
Bellarmine University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or MC? 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 MC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Mississippi College (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $6,200 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Mississippi College and Bellarmine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/