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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $149 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 298 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 95.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Simon's Rock than Bethel College Mishawaka ($61,600.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Simon's Rock ($18,746 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 71.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,050 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 64.9% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($38,119 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Simon's Rock (95.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,400)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,065)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($149 vs. $269)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/