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Overview |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 1,882 students)
Bethel University vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at SNC than Bethel University ($42,304.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Bethel University ($26,983 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 6.2% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,490 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 16.4% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,627 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 2 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or SNC? 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 SNC and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Saint Norbert College (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $800 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,400 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/