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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Oakland?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 122.8% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $14,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Oakland University ($32,740.00 vs. $23,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($15,734 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 7.1% lower than costs at Oakland University ($10,560 vs. $11,309)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Oakland University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 135.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($22,720 vs. $9,641)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 44 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Oakland University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $39,400)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,065)
- Oakland graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/