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Overview |
Bethel University | USD | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Bethel University | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | USD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or USD?
- Bethel University is 428.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.4% higher at Bethel University than University of South Dakota ($41,110.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Bethel University ($18,378 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 39.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,224 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of South Dakota (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 289.8% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($24,586 vs. $6,308)
Bethel University vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 78 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or USD? 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 USD and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than University of South Dakota (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,200)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/