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Overview |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | St. Cloud State University | ||
| 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
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or St. Cloud State University?
- Bethel University is 366.6% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at Bethel University than Saint Cloud State University ($41,110.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Bethel University ($14,065 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,950 vs. $11,490)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University as Saint Cloud State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 306.9% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($24,586 vs. $6,042)
Bethel University vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 97 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Saint Cloud State University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,400 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,400)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($232 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/