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Overview |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or NDSU?
- Bethel University is 359.3% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.2% higher at Bethel University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($42,760.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Bethel University ($16,461 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 26.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,565 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 343.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($25,924 vs. $5,841)
Bethel University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 36 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Bethel University (91%)
Bethel University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $50,100)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,400)
- NDSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($240 vs. $252)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/