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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Charleston?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 1.2% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than University of Charleston ($32,740.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than University of Charleston ($20,058 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,560 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Bethel College Mishawaka (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 3.2% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($23,439 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 32 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than University of Charleston (64.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,800 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,065)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($211 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/