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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $331 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,093 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or JCSU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 80.2% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Johnson C Smith University ($31,480.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than JCSU ($18,746 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 41.5% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($7,100 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 79% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($23,114 vs. $12,911)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 230 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Johnson C Smith University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $9,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $30,300)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $5,985 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($26,065 vs. $32,050)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($269 vs. $331)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/