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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Wofford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,823 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 13% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Wofford College than Bellarmine University ($49,760.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Wofford College ($22,813 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 53.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($9,714 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Wofford College ($36,264 vs. $36,005)
Bellarmine University vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 50 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Bellarmine University vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bellarmine University (79% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/