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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $204 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | College of the Atlantic | ||
| 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 College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 380 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at College of the Atlantic than Bethel College Mishawaka ($44,280.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than College of the Atlantic ($18,746 vs. $22,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 1.8% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($9,870 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than College of the Atlantic (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is 41% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($32,602 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $11,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $6,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,065)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($204 vs. $269)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/