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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 2,846 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 130.6% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.6% higher at Bellarmine University than Tuskegee University ($45,190.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Tuskegee University ($24,432 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,844 vs. $10,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 428.9% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($35,954 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 165 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Tuskegee University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $40,900)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $7,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,122)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/