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ISU Bradley Louisville Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University Washington and Lee| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
Academics |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 31% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Bellarmine University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at IWU than Bellarmine University ($53,610.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than IWU ($22,813 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 27.8% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($9,714 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 1% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($36,614 vs. $36,264)
IWU vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 129 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Bellarmine University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $50,300)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/