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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 26,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $12,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $22,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $13,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $20,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $9,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 22,365 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 19,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 86.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 22.1% | ||
| 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 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $267 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Kent State | ||
| 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kent State?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 158.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Kent State University at Kent ($32,740.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Kent State ($20,058 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 23.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,560 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Kent State University at Kent (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 129.8% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($22,720 vs. $9,888)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 41 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State 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 Kent State (86.6%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kent State University at Kent earn on average $900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $39,400)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,825 vs. $26,065)
- Kent State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($267 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/