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Overview |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Seattle U than Bethel University ($50,328.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Seattle U ($29,915 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 17.7% lower than costs at Seattle University ($11,490 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($30,917 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 65 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Seattle University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($24,400 vs. $24,500)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($252 vs. $253)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/