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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Mars Hill University | ||
| 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 Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,032 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($36,557.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($17,721 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.5% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($10,004 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($28,916 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 114 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Mars Hill University? 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 Mars Hill University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Mars Hill University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $7,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,300)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University 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/