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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,703 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at St. Ambrose University than Bethel College Mishawaka ($35,318.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than St. Ambrose University ($20,058 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 16.9% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,560 vs. $12,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($26,559 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 24 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,400)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $301 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,065)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/