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Overview |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Pacific than Bethel University ($50,884.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Pacific ($29,915 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 25.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,490 vs. $14,408)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University as Pacific University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($33,340 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 37 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Pacific University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,800)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,756 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,156)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($252 vs. $270)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/