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Overview |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #1049 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 1,332 students)
Bethel University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Stritch?
- Bethel University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Bethel University than Cardinal Stritch University ($42,760.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 35.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,900 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is ?% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($25,924 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 99 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stritch (3.18)
Bethel University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/