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Overview |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 1,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $32,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $32,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $10,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $22,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 833 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 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 |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $269 |
Diversity |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
PUC | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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 PUC based on total student enrollment (1,222 students vs. 938 students)
PUC vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Pacific Union College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-Mishawaka for in-state tuition ($34,191.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at PUC than Bethel College Mishawaka ($34,191.00 vs. $32,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College Mishawaka than PUC ($20,058 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 11.5% lower than costs at Bethel College Mishawaka ($9,471 vs. $10,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Bethel College Mishawaka (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Bethel College Mishawaka ($24,423 vs. $22,720)
PUC vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at Bethel College Mishawaka (1026) is 42 points higher than at PUC (984)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PUC (21)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Pacific Union College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $39,400)
- Bethel College Mishawaka students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($26,065 vs. $30,000)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($269 vs. $310)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/