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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 16.6% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 66.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Bethel College Mishawaka ($52,490.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Gustavus Adolphus College ($18,746 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 9.6% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,050 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 41.9% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($32,808 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College 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 Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (82% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/