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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at Willamette University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($45,000.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Willamette University ($18,746 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 42.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,050 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($27,700 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 202 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $65 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,065)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/