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Overview |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | MSOE | ||
| 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 MSOE based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 2,729 students)
Bethel University vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or MSOE?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($44,601.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at MSOE than Bethel University ($44,601.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Bethel University ($25,661 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 8.7% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,490 vs. $12,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 29.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($31,850 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Milwaukee School of Engineering (1248) is 121 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming MSOE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than MSOE (63.5%)
Bethel University vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or MSOE? 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 MSOE and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $18,800 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than MSOE graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than MSOE graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/