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Overview |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 3,283 students)
Bethel University vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Carroll University?
- Bethel University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Bethel University than Carroll University ($41,110.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Bethel University ($25,485 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.6% lower than costs at Carroll University ($11,490 vs. $11,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Carroll University ($24,586 vs. $23,933)
Bethel University vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 40 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Bethel University vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Carroll University (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $44,200)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/