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Overview |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #932 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $269 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel College Mishawaka is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Judson University ($31,480.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than Judson University ($18,746 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 12.6% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,050 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Judson University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 9.4% larger than aid received Judson University ($23,114 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 60 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is the same as at Bethel College Mishawaka (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,400)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,065 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,065)
- Judson University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($237 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/