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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $239 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Marshall University?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 344.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Marshall University ($32,740.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($9,734 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 21.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,560 vs. $12,852)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 89% larger than aid received Marshall University ($22,720 vs. $12,024)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 2 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Marshall University (96.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $800 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,931 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($23,134 vs. $26,065)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($239 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/