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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 2,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $31,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $31,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $10,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $23,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $19,595 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 3,035 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 2,495 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $249 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | IWU | ||
| 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,207 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IWU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 5% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,740.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than IWU ($20,058 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 0.1% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($10,554 vs. $10,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 15.9% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($22,720 vs. $19,595)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 60 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than IWU (82.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or IWU? 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 IWU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,400)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,961 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($24,104 vs. $26,065)
- IWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($249 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/