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Overview |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | St. Kate's | ||
| 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
- St Catherine University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at St. Kate's than Bethel University ($46,976.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Bethel University ($19,976 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 16.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,900 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 50.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($37,012 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 95 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or St. Kate'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. Kate's and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than St Catherine University (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates of Bethel University and St. Kate's have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($50,100 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $3,600 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($24,400 vs. $28,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($252 vs. $289)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/