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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Indiana State University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $292 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 4,686 students)
Indiana State vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Indiana State than Bethel University ($20,880.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Bethel ($12,688 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,350 vs. $13,446)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as Bethel University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 24% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($13,396 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 18 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Indiana State vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State or Bethel? 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 and Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is higher than Bethel University (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $4,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($23,720 vs. $28,250)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($245 vs. $292)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/