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Overview |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | Bethel | ||
| 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 University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,557 students)
MidlandU vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Bethel?
- Midland University is 133.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.4% higher at MidlandU than Bethel University ($39,370.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than MidlandU ($20,606 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.2% lower than costs at Midland University ($10,537 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Bethel University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 171.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,274 vs. $10,423)
MidlandU vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 34 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
MidlandU vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Bethel University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $200 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $42,700)
- Midland University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- MidlandU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/