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Overview |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IWU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 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. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Bellarmine University than Indiana Wesleyan University ($44,040.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Bellarmine University ($21,755 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 3.5% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,714 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($36,264 vs. $20,194)
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 Bellarmine University (1120) is 34 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IWU (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than IWU (86.7%)
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 (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $50,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/