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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 93.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Dickinson College than Bethel College Mishawaka ($60,776.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Dickinson College ($18,746 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 58.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,050 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 71.1% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($39,554 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (84% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,065)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($217 vs. $269)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/