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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Western New England University?
- Bellarmine University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Bellarmine University than Western New England University ($44,040.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Western New England University ($22,813 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 51% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,714 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 46.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($36,264 vs. $24,781)
Bellarmine University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 40 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Bellarmine University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Western New England University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/