- Both Bellarmine University and Spalding University are private.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- Bellarmine University has more expensive tuition of $47,180 than Spalding University ($27,850).
- Spalding University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.99% than Bellarmine University (89.25%).
- Bellarmine University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than Spalding University (980).
- Bellarmine University is larger with 2,970 students than Spalding University (1,532 students).
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| #15 in Kentucky | Rankings | #268 in National Universities #17 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | Location | Louisville, KY |
| Known as | Spalding | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $47,180 | Undergraduate | $27,850 |
| $13,785 | Graduate | $13,110 |
| $33,554 | Financial Aid | $13,490 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 89.25% | Acceptance Rate | 58.99% |
| 13.41% | Yield | 31.03% |
| 1,200 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 980 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,970 | Total Students | 1,532 |
| 2,343 | Undergraduate | 767 |
| 627 | Graduate | 765 |
| 166 | Online Enrollment | 313 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 42% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $50,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) $4,510 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 334) $4,800 average annual costs |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 259 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 94 Full-time 53 Part-time |
| 497 Full-time 297 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 217 Full-time 89 Part-time |
| $71,771 for Faculties $61,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,527 for Faculties $55,303 Part-time |