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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Northland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 518 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Northland College?
- Bellarmine University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Northland College ($44,040.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Northland College ($22,813 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 0.3% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,688 vs. $9,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,264 vs. $29,780)
Bellarmine University vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 2 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Bellarmine University vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Northland College? 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 Northland College and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Northland College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $34,900)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,943)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/