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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 943 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Bethel College Mishawaka ($46,364.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Colby-Sawyer ($18,746 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 62.9% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($10,050 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 64% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($37,913 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/