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Overview |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
Academics |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $252 |
Diversity |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UNI | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,546 students)
UNI vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 406.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Bethel University than University of Northern Iowa ($41,110.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Bethel University ($15,782 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,343 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of Northern Iowa (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 283.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($24,586 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 77 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
UNI vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than University of Northern Iowa (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,400)
- UNI graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($213 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/