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Overview |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 800/920 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Blackburn College ($31,480.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Blackburn College ($18,746 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 11.4% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($9,020 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 63.8% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($23,114 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Bethel College-Mishawaka? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-Mishawaka or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 21 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Bethel College-Mishawaka? 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 College-Mishawaka and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Blackburn College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $65 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,065)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/