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Overview |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,993 students)
Bellarmine University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or UTC?
- Bellarmine University is 449% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.3% higher at Bellarmine University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($45,190.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Bellarmine University ($13,801 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 2% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($10,052 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 265.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($35,954 vs. $9,834)
Bellarmine University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 33 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than UTC (77%)
Bellarmine University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or UTC? 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 UTC and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $9,700 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/