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Overview |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 31% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 2,970 students)
DePaul vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Bellarmine University than DePaul University ($44,040.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than DePaul ($22,813 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 65.4% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,714 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 39.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($36,264 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is the same as at Bellarmine University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,300)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $1,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $25,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/