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Overview |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Franciscan?
- Bethel University is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Bethel University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($41,110.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Bethel University ($25,310 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 22.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,390 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Bethel University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($24,586 vs. $16,779)
Bethel University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 38 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Bethel University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $2,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,400)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($227 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/