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Overview |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $250 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Hamline 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 2,638 students)
Bethel University vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Hamline University than Bethel University ($45,540.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Bethel University ($23,021 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 2.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,213 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($33,013 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is the same at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Hamline University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $150 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,400)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($250 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University 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/