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Overview |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,633 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,915 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,915 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,293 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,403 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,994 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,610 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,617 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1075/1243 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Bellarmine 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,633 students vs. 2,993 students)
Spelman vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Spelman College ($45,190.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Spelman ($24,432 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 59% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,250 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Spelman College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 199.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($35,954 vs. $11,994)
Spelman vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 105 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Spelman vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Bellarmine University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/