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Overview |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,918 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,200 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,200 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,350 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,830 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,922 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 2,393 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1198 | 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 |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $269 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (5,918 students vs. 1,292 students)
Aurora University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Aurora University ($31,480.00 vs. $27,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Aurora University ($18,746 vs. $19,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 23% lower than costs at Aurora University ($10,050 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 16.6% larger than aid received Aurora University ($23,114 vs. $19,830)
Aurora University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora 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 Aurora University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 36 points higher than at Aurora University (990)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Aurora University (21)
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Aurora University (81.9%)
Aurora University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Aurora University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $39,400)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $3,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($22,337 vs. $26,065)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($230 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Aurora University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/