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Overview |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Bellevue, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 13,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | bellevue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $8,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $24,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $4,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | - | ||
| Admitted | 762 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $18,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $191 |
Diversity |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 88% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Bellevue University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (13,841 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Bellevue University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Bellevue University?
- Upper Iowa University is 305.3% more expensive to attend than Bellevue University for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.3% higher at UIU than Bellevue University ($32,589.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Bellevue University ($24,563 vs. $24,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 10.3% lower than costs at Bellevue University ($9,644 vs. $10,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Bellevue University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 416.8% larger than aid received Bellevue University ($25,788 vs. $4,990)
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Bellevue University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellevue University or UIU .
UIU vs. Bellevue University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or Bellevue 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 Bellevue University and UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Bellevue University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bellevue University earn on average $17,300 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $42,100)
- Bellevue University students graduate with a $5,485 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($18,515 vs. $24,000)
- Bellevue University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($191 vs. $248)
- More Bellevue University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/