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Overview |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 3,546 students)
Northwestern vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Bethel University?
- Northwestern University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Northwestern than Bethel University ($62,391.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Bethel University ($22,095 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 69.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,490 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Northwestern University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 151% larger than aid received Bethel University ($61,716 vs. $24,586)
Northwestern vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 333 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Bethel University (94% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $39,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $50,100)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $5,022 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $24,400)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($200 vs. $252)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/