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Northwestern College University of St Thomas Minnesota St Olaf Wheaton College Concordia College at Moorhead| Bethel University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $129 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Jefferson than Bethel University ($43,100.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Bethel University ($28,110 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 28.1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,490 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($32,486 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Bethel University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $72,800 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $50,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,400)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($129 vs. $252)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/