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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 1,105 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Milligan than Bethel College Mishawaka ($35,950.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Milligan ($18,746 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 29.7% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($7,750 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($28,701 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 102 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Milligan? 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 Milligan and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $565 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,065)
- Milligan graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($263 vs. $269)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/