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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #756 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $36,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $36,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $22,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $25,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,343 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 828/1070 | ||
| 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 | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $265 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,776 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Dubuque?
- University of Dubuque is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($36,800.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at University of Dubuque than Bethel College Mishawaka ($36,800.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than University of Dubuque ($18,746 vs. $22,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Dubuque ($10,050 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dubuque than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dubuque students is 8.2% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($25,005 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Dubuque? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dubuque or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 82 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Dubuque (85.1%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Dubuque? 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 University of Dubuque and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than University of Dubuque (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Dubuque earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $39,400)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $391 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,674 vs. $26,065)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($265 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/