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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Midland, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #511 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $30,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $30,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $24,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $20,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,368 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $225 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Northwood University-Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwood University Michigan is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,246 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Northwood University-Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Northwood University-Michigan?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Northwood University-Michigan for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Northwood University Michigan ($31,480.00 vs. $30,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Northwood University-Michigan ($18,746 vs. $24,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 20.6% lower than costs at Northwood University Michigan ($10,050 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka as Northwood University Michigan (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 10.5% larger than aid received Northwood University Michigan ($23,114 vs. $20,925)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Northwood University-Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Northwood University-Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Michigan or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is the same at Northwood University-Michigan (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwood University-Michigan (3.41)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwood University-Michigan (79.7%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Northwood University-Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Northwood University-Michigan? 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 Northwood University-Michigan and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Northwood University-Michigan is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Michigan earn on average $11,100 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,400)
- Northwood University Michigan students graduate with a $4,290 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($21,775 vs. $26,065)
- Northwood University-Michigan graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($225 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Michigan 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/