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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #519 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $23,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $10,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,970 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,561 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 1040/1218 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,169 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Central College?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 59% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Central College ($31,480.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Central College ($18,746 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 8.1% lower than costs at Central College ($10,050 vs. $10,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 110.1% larger than aid received Central College ($23,114 vs. $10,999)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 42 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Central College (79.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Central College? 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 Central College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/