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Overview |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | May 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $258 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 31% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,970 students)
IUPUI vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 390.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Bellarmine University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($44,040.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Bellarmine University ($11,462 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 15.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($9,714 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 197.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($36,264 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 106 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
IUPUI vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,700 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $48,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $25,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($238 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/