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Overview |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Northwest?
- Bethel University is 563.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.9% higher at Bethel University than Northwest Missouri State University ($42,760.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Bethel University ($15,497 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,788 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 198% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,924 vs. $8,700)
Bethel University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 80 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Bethel University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $41,200)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/