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UT Austin DBU St. Mary's University Northwestern College Texas State Baylor University of St Thomas SU Trinity UTSA Texas A&M Minnesota| Bethel University | Saint Edward's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $261 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 3,309 students)
Bethel University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Bethel University ($50,484.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Bethel University ($28,351 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 15.9% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,090 vs. $14,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Bethel University ($37,176 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 8 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Bethel University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Saint Edward's University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $871 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,271)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates. ($252 vs. $261)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/