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Overview |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 1,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $52,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $52,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $29,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $37,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 1,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1145/1280 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Saint John'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 Saint John's based on total student enrollment (3,521 students vs. 1,624 students)
Bethel University vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Saint John's than Bethel University ($52,700.00 vs. $42,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Johns University than Bethel University ($29,473 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.3% lower than costs at Saint Johns University ($12,090 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 44.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($37,419 vs. $25,924)
Bethel University vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 21 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Saint John's (90.5%)
Bethel University vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Saint John'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 Saint John's and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Bethel University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/