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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 104.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($31,480.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($18,746 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 29.2% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($10,050 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Penn State Erie Behrend College (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 138.7% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($23,114 vs. $9,685)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 28 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Penn State Erie-Behrend College (95.4%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $753 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($26,065 vs. $26,818)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($269 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/