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Butler Denison Purdue IU Louisville Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo Earlham Hope College| DePauw University | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Greencastle, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,752 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depauw.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,486 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,067 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,708 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 3,756 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,000 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,588 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $258 |
Diversity |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 31% | ||
Campus |
DePauw | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,752 students)
DePauw vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePauw or Bellarmine University?
- DePauw University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at DePauw than Bellarmine University ($54,400.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than DePauw ($22,813 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 48.2% lower than costs at DePauw University ($9,714 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($41,067 vs. $36,264)
DePauw vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePauw or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or DePauw .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 88 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than DePauw (65.8%)
DePauw vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePauw 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 DePauw.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Bellarmine University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,588)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/