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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,993 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,190 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,190 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,432 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,954 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,462 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 3,240 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1243 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (6,000 students vs. 2,993 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 6% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $45,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Xavier than Bellarmine University ($47,895.00 vs. $45,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Xavier ($24,432 vs. $31,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 34.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,250 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 16.4% larger than aid received Xavier University ($35,954 vs. $30,901)
Bellarmine University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 9 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Xavier (87.7%)
Bellarmine University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Bellarmine University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/