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Overview |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 2,771 students)
Bethel University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Carthage?
- Bethel University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Bethel University than Carthage College ($42,760.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Bethel University ($24,962 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 7.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,090 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Carthage College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Carthage College ($25,924 vs. $23,441)
Bethel University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 18 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Carthage (84.1%)
Bethel University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Carthage College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,800)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/