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Overview |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $42,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $42,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $30,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $25,924 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 1,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 1,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1065/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $252 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 3,521 students)
Lewis University vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Bethel University than Lewis University ($42,760.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than Bethel University ($19,472 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.4% lower than costs at Lewis University ($12,090 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Bethel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($26,606 vs. $25,924)
Lewis University vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 76 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Lewis University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $225 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $24,625)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($252 vs. $254)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/