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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $250 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WKU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 183.3% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Western Kentucky University ($31,480.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($12,625 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 10.2% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,050 vs. $11,072)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka as Western Kentucky University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 125.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($23,114 vs. $10,260)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 21 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WKU (3.42)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WKU (96.9%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WKU? 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 WKU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $2,300 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,065)
- WKU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($250 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/