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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Hiram | ||
| 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 Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,018 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Hiram?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Hiram College ($31,480.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Hiram ($18,746 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 5.5% lower than costs at Hiram College ($10,050 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 22% larger than aid received Hiram College ($23,114 vs. $18,941)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Hiram College (1071) is 45 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Hiram (93.1%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Hiram? 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 Hiram and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hiram College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/