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Overview |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
| Location | Mishawaka, IN | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,222 | 16,693 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Missionary Church Inc | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelcollege.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,740 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,740 | $18,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,560 | $11,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,720 | $8,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 833 | 20,100 | ||
| Admitted | 822 | 17,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,065 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $275 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-Mishawaka | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (16,693 students vs. 1,222 students)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WMU?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 115.4% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,740.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Western Michigan University ($32,740.00 vs. $18,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than WMU ($20,058 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 10.9% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,560 vs. $11,713)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 176.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($22,720 vs. $8,217)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Bethel College-Mishawaka .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 4 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (3.46)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than WMU (84.7%)
Bethel College-Mishawaka vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-Mishawaka or WMU? 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 WMU and Bethel College-Mishawaka.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $568 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($26,065 vs. $26,633)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($269 vs. $275)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/