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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $43,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $43,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $18,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $32,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $29,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 4,860 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 3,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $169 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,189 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dean College?
- Dean College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Dean College than Bethel College Mishawaka ($43,200.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Dean College ($18,746 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 84.5% lower than costs at Dean College ($10,050 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($29,972 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Dean College (75.9%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Dean College? 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 Dean College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $4,200 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($16,353 vs. $26,065)
- Dean College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($169 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/