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Overview |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $32,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $22,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | 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
- Millikin University is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,222 students)
Milikin vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Millikin University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Milikin than Bethel College Mishawaka ($42,778.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($10,078 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 26.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,560 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($31,332 vs. $22,720)
Milikin vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin 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 Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 43 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Bethel College-Mishawaka (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin 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 Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Bethel College Mishawaka (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $935 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,065 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-Mishawaka students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/