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University of Alabama at Birmingham Auburn Alabama Louisville Tennessee Tech Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee UT Dallas Kentucky IWU| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,970 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 335.2% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Bellarmine University than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($44,040.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Bellarmine University ($18,588 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 14.5% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($9,714 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 303.7% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($36,264 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 101 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $200 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $50,300)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/