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Overview |
Bethel University | SU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 13% |
Students |
Bethel University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or SU?
- Bethel University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Bethel University than Shenandoah University ($42,760.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Bethel University ($26,400 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 2.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,800 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($25,924 vs. $24,100)
Bethel University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 122 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SU (77.8%)
Bethel University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or SU? 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 SU and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Shenandoah University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,300)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/