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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Northwestern College Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University University of St Thomas Winona State University Minnesota Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth St Olaf| Bethel University | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or MSU Moorhead?
- Bethel University is 365.2% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at Bethel University than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($41,110.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Bethel University ($17,939 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 13.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,104 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Minnesota State University Moorhead (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 256.1% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($24,586 vs. $6,905)
Bethel University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 78 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Bethel University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,700 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $24,400)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/