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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,210 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 77.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.9% higher at Kalamazoo College than Bethel College Mishawaka ($56,001.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Kalamazoo College ($18,746 vs. $26,981)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 12.8% lower than costs at Kalamazoo College ($10,050 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Kalamazoo College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 81.1% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($41,855 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Kalamazoo College (79.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $385 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($26,065 vs. $26,450)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo College graduates. ($269 vs. $273)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/