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Overview |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Providence?
- Providence College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Providence than Bethel University ($56,980.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Providence ($29,915 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 44% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,490 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Providence College (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 26% larger than aid received Bethel University ($30,971 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Providence (52.8%)
Bethel University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Providence? 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 Providence and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Bethel University (85% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/