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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU Northwest?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 332.8% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Indiana University Northwest ($31,480.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($6,553 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 6.8% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($9,412 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 164% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($23,114 vs. $8,754)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 98 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Indiana University Northwest (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $100 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,400)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,030 vs. $26,065)
- IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/