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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or GVSU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 125.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Grand Valley State University ($31,480.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($17,105 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 0.9% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,050 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 162.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($23,114 vs. $8,811)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 64 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,400)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,065)
- GVSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/