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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1075/1243 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 26% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,993 students)
ISU vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Bellarmine University than Illinois State University ($45,190.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Bellarmine University ($20,871 vs. $24,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 13% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,250 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 210.2% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($35,954 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 30 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than ISU (89%)
ISU vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Bellarmine University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $1,300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/