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Overview |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 31% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 2,970 students)
PLNU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 9% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Bellarmine University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($44,040.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than PLNU ($22,813 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 21.5% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($9,714 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($36,264 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 28 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Bellarmine University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University and PLNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Bellarmine University and PLNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU 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/