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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Misericordia University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($34,100.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Misericordia University ($18,746 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 47% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,050 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 0.5% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($23,114 vs. $23,008)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 43 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/