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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Bethel College Mishawaka | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mishawaka, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #932 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Missionary Church Inc | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bethelcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $23,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 752 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 800/920 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $269 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel College-Mishawaka | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Bethel College-Mishawaka based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,292 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Bethel College-Mishawaka?
- Bethel College Mishawaka is 226.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,480.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.6% higher at Bethel College-Mishawaka than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,480.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Bethel College-Mishawaka ($16,990 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College Mishawaka are 5.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,050 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College Mishawaka than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College Mishawaka students is 105.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,114 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 6 points higher than at Bethel College-Mishawaka (1026)
- Incoming Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-Mishawaka students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Bethel College-Mishawaka has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel College-Mishawaka Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,065)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates. ($232 vs. $269)
- More Bethel College-Mishawaka graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/