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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | - | ||
| Admitted | 822 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PennWest California?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 324.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.9% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than PennWest California ($32,740.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 1.4% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($10,416 vs. $10,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($22,720 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 104 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $3,100 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $39,400)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,065)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/