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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $236 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 813 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or KWC?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 4.8% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,480.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than KWC ($18,746 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 11.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,050 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 15.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($23,114 vs. $20,036)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 22 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than KWC (68.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or KWC? 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 KWC and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $900 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,065)
- KWC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($236 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/