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Overview |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,660 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #593 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northpark.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,350 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,350 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,029 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,545 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,039 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 3,427 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1162 | 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 |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $269 |
Diversity |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
North Park University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,292 students)
North Park University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Park University or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- North Park University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($33,350.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at North Park University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($33,350.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than North Park University ($18,746 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 0.7% lower than costs at North Park University ($10,050 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Park University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 2.5% larger than aid received North Park University ($23,114 vs. $22,545)
North Park University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Park University or Bethel College-Mishawaka? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-Mishawaka or North Park University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 12 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than North Park University (68%)
North Park University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Park University or Bethel College-Mishawaka? 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 Bethel College-Mishawaka and North Park University.
- The graduation rate at North Park University is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Park University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than North Park University graduates. ($26,065 vs. $26,250)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than North Park University graduates. ($269 vs. $271)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/