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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $11,216 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $8,152 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 76% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 2,777 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 2,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU South Bend?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 337% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Indiana University South Bend ($32,740.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($8,090 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 6.2% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($10,560 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 178.7% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($22,720 vs. $8,152)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 71 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than IU South Bend (86%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Indiana University South Bend (49% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $2,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,065)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($253 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/