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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | W&J | ||
| 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
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (1,222 students vs. 1,162 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or W&J?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 18.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Washington & Jefferson College ($32,740.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than W&J ($20,058 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 31.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($10,560 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 71.5% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($38,971 vs. $22,720)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than W&J (81.5%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or W&J? 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 W&J and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/