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Overview |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 4,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $36,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $36,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $17,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $31,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 3,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,221 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Niagara University?
- Bethel University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Bethel University than Niagara University ($42,760.00 vs. $36,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Bethel University ($17,495 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 7.4% lower than costs at Niagara University ($12,090 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($31,682 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 90 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Niagara University (85.3%)
Bethel University vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Niagara University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $43,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/