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Overview |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,426 students)
Bethel University vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($53,667.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Lawrence than Bethel University ($53,667.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Bethel University ($26,368 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.3% lower than costs at Lawrence University ($11,490 vs. $11,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($40,089 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lawrence (72.3%)
Bethel University vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Bethel University (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $45,600)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,350)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($252 vs. $282)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/