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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $224 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or CU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 24.9% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Cumberland University ($31,480.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($18,528 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 11.8% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($8,990 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 4.4% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($23,114 vs. $22,145)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 37 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CU (3.3)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CU (66.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or CU? 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 CU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Cumberland University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $39,400)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,065)
- CU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($224 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/