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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,295 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($37,720.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at AQ than Bethel College Mishawaka ($37,720.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($19,890 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 4.1% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,560 vs. $10,994)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($29,042 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 64 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than AQ (71.1%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or AQ? 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 AQ and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Aquinas College earn on average $600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,400)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $65 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,065)
- AQ graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/