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Overview |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $252 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,546 students)
Biola University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Bethel University?
- Biola University is 8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Biola University than Bethel University ($44,382.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Biola University ($29,915 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 9.2% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,522 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,521 vs. $24,586)
Biola University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 12 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Biola University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Bethel University? 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 Bethel University and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Biola University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $48,900)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $24,500)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($252 vs. $253)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/