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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Capital University?
- Capital University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Capital University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($41,298.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Capital University ($20,058 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 27.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,560 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Bethel College Mishawaka (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($31,567 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 107 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Capital 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 Capital University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Capital University 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/