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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or HSU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 6.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Hardin Simmons University ($32,740.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than HSU ($20,058 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 0.7% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($10,560 vs. $10,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($23,743 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 4 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at HSU (3.43)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than HSU (96.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or HSU? 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 HSU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Hardin Simmons University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,400)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $76 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,989 vs. $26,065)
- HSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/