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Overview |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 2,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $45,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $45,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $24,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $35,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 3,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 3,240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1075/1243 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Bellarmine University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,993 students vs. 1,665 students)
Northwestern College vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($45,190.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Bellarmine University than Northwestern College ($45,190.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Northwestern College ($24,432 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 4.4% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,250 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($35,954 vs. $23,319)
Northwestern College vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 21 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Northwestern College (87%)
Northwestern College vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College 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 Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is the same as at Bellarmine University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $38,400)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $92 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,092)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellarmine University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/