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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 172 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at PAFA than Bethel College Mishawaka ($40,500.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than PAFA ($18,746 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 74.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,050 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 43.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($23,114 vs. $16,087)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $17,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $22,000)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $435 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($26,065 vs. $26,500)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($269 vs. $274)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/