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Overview |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $252 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 3,546 students)
Iowa vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 371.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Bethel University than University of Iowa ($41,110.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Bethel University ($19,587 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 0.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,476 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of Iowa (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 146.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($24,586 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 37 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Iowa vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than University of Iowa (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $9,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $2,784 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,400)
- Iowa graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($223 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/