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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Parkside?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 399.8% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($31,480.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($8,510 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 26.2% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($7,966 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 225.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($23,114 vs. $7,098)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 56 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $1,600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,065)
- Parkside graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/