- Both Thomas More University (TMC) and Bellarmine University are private.
- Both schools are located in Kentucky.
- Bellarmine University has more expensive tuition of $47,180 than TMC ($38,400).
- Bellarmine University has tighter acceptance rate of 89.25% than TMC (91.23%).
- Bellarmine University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than TMC (1,105).
- Bellarmine University is larger with 2,970 students than TMC (1,958 students).
| Thomas More University View More Rivals | Bellarmine University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Kentucky | Rankings | #15 in Kentucky |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Crestview Hills, KY | Location | Louisville, KY |
TMC| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,400 | Undergraduate | $47,180 |
| $15,600 | Graduate | $13,785 |
| $23,139 | Financial Aid | $33,554 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 91.23% | Acceptance Rate | 89.25% |
| 15.93% | Yield | 13.41% |
| 1,105 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,958 | Total Students | 2,970 |
| 1,829 | Undergraduate | 2,343 |
| 129 | Graduate | 627 |
| 294 | Online Enrollment | 166 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $58,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 464) $4,300 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) $4,510 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $5,260 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 86 Full-time 82 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 177 Full-time 259 Part-time |
| 196 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 497 Full-time 297 Part-time |
| $60,171 for Faculties $52,975 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,771 for Faculties $61,595 Part-time |