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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,480 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,480 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,114 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 752 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/920 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,292 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WVSU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 287.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than West Virginia State University ($31,480.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($11,684 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 21.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,050 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 143.8% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($23,114 vs. $9,482)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 99 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than West Virginia State University (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $6,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,065)
- WVSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/