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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Huntington University EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU St. Mary's College HCC Purdue| Chicago State University | Bethel College Mishawaka | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $269 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,292 students)
CSU vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 311.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.2% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Chicago State University ($31,480.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($6,446 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 37.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,050 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 45.5% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($23,114 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 151 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bethel College Mishawaka earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,300)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $5,185 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,065 vs. $31,250)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($269 vs. $323)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/