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Overview |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Wisconsin?
- Bethel University is 343.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Bethel University than University of Wisconsin Madison ($41,110.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Bethel University ($13,376 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,490 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of Wisconsin Madison (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 120.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($24,586 vs. $11,171)
Bethel University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 173 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Bethel University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Bethel University (82% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $50,100)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,400)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($230 vs. $252)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/