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Louisville Kentucky IWU IU Southeast Murray State University Transylvania University AUM Xavier Eastern Hanover College University of Dayton Indiana State| Indiana University East | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 2,970 students)
IU East vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 505.4% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Bellarmine University than Indiana University East ($44,040.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Bellarmine University ($8,837 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 3.2% lower than costs at Bellarmine University ($9,412 vs. $9,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 360.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($36,264 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 159 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Indiana University East (66% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $17,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/