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Overview |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $224 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Nebraska?
- Bethel University is 429.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Bethel University than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($41,110.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Bethel University ($16,805 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,490 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 124.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($24,586 vs. $10,941)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 18 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $500 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($21,700 vs. $24,400)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($224 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/