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Overview |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $269 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,292 students)
Benedictine University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Benedictine University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Benedictine University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($32,700.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Benedictine University ($18,746 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 2.1% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,050 vs. $10,266)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University as Bethel College Mishawaka (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 15.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($23,114 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Benedictine University (93.1%)
Benedictine University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is the same as at Bethel College Mishawaka (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $39,400)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $3,765 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($22,300 vs. $26,065)
- Benedictine 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 Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/