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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $238 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IUPUI?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 254.3% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($32,740.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($11,592 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 23.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,560 vs. $13,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 98% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($22,720 vs. $11,473)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 12 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than IUPUI (81.4%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,400)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $2,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($23,090 vs. $26,065)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($238 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/