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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or NEC?
- New England College is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at NEC than Bethel College Mishawaka ($40,178.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than NEC ($18,746 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 67.2% lower than costs at New England College ($10,050 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($29,272 vs. $23,114)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bethel College-Mishawaka (99.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or NEC? 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 NEC and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than New England College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates of Bethel College Mishawaka and NEC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,400 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/