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Overview |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $32,282 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $32,282 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $19,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $25,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 1,471 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 1,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 991 students)
Bellarmine University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or RMC?
- Bellarmine University is 40% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Bellarmine University than Rocky Mountain College ($45,190.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Bellarmine University ($19,173 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 7% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,576 vs. $10,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($35,954 vs. $25,571)
Bellarmine University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 83 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at RMC (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than RMC (72.9%)
Bellarmine University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or RMC? 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 RMC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Rocky Mountain College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $3,500 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $46,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/