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Northwestern College University of St Thomas St Olaf Minnesota Wheaton College WLC Concordia College at Moorhead| Bethel University | Martin Luther College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $239 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | MLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 880 students)
Bethel University vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or MLC?
- Bethel University is 136% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Bethel University than Martin Luther College ($41,110.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Bethel University ($22,293 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 67% lower than costs at Bethel University ($6,880 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Bethel University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 290.2% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($24,586 vs. $6,301)
Bethel University vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 18 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or MLC? 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 MLC and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is the same as at Martin Luther College (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $12,100 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,275 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,400)
- MLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($239 vs. $252)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/