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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $252 |
Diversity |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 3,546 students)
ISU vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 373.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Bethel University than Iowa State University ($41,110.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Bethel University ($15,310 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,358 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Iowa State University (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 122.6% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($24,586 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 15 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
ISU vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Iowa State University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $50,100)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $532 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $24,400)
- ISU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($246 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/