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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | necmusic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $54,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $54,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $18,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $53,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $22,068 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 815 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 306 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 37.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $299 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 98% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | The New England Conservatory of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than The New England Conservatory of Music based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 796 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or The New England Conservatory of Music?
- The New England Conservatory of Music is 72.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($54,210.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at The New England Conservatory of Music than Bethel College Mishawaka ($54,210.00 vs. $31,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than The New England Conservatory of Music ($18,746 vs. $53,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 84.3% lower than costs at The New England Conservatory of Music ($10,050 vs. $18,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than The New England Conservatory of Music (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 4.7% larger than aid received The New England Conservatory of Music ($23,114 vs. $22,068)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or The New England Conservatory of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New England Conservatory of Music or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than The New England Conservatory of Music (37.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. The New England Conservatory of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or The New England Conservatory of Music? 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 The New England Conservatory of Music and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at The New England Conservatory of Music is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $2,900 more per year than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,500)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($26,065 vs. $29,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than The New England Conservatory of Music graduates. ($269 vs. $299)
- More The New England Conservatory of Music graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/