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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | UWM | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UWM?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 289.1% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($31,480.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($16,551 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($10,050 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 287.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($23,114 vs. $5,963)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (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 UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UWM (86.3%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or UWM? 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 UWM and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,400)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $1,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($24,958 vs. $26,065)
- UWM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/