| Bellarmine vs. SBTS |
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|---|---|---|
#233 in National Universities #6 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,770 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,046 |
| expensive$14,760 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,996 |
| More$34,232 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$1,568 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,150 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier86.11% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.87% |
| Lower13.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,886 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,298 |
| Larger2,240 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,015 |
| Smaller646 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,283 |
| Smaller259 | Online Student Population | Larger1,066 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher64% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,085) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 339 | Number of faculty | 128 |
| Higher$76,716 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$75,979 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.