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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD Northwestern College USF Loyola Marymount University of St Thomas| Point Loma Nazarene University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PLNU | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,546 students)
PLNU vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bethel University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,110.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than PLNU ($29,915 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 2.7% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($11,490 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($24,586 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 21 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
PLNU vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/