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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 860/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $213 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UNI?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 289.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than University of Northern Iowa ($32,740.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($15,931 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 9.5% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($9,648 vs. $10,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than University of Northern Iowa (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 326.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($22,720 vs. $5,325)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (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 UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than UNI (94.4%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UNI? 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 UNI and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,300 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,440 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,065)
- UNI graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($213 vs. $269)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/