Bethel University vs Crown College

Bethel University and Crown College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Bethel, a private Christian university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Crown's selective admissions (49%). Bethel's student body is more diverse, with a larger population and a higher percentage of female students. Crown, on the other hand, has a smaller student body and a higher proportion of male students. While Bethel offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, Crown specializes in Bible and ministry-related majors. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Bethel's rate slightly higher at 68% compared to Crown's 65%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bethel University	Crown College
Overview
Location	Mishawaka, Indiana	Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	73.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	97.9%	65.1%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	1,250	911
Total number of admissions given out	1,224	593
Admitted students who chose to enroll	286	164
Yield rate	23.4%	27.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,780	$45,284
Average net price	$18,772	$25,513
Tuition	$30,270	$27,270
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,580 Meal plan: $5,040	Room/dormitory: $4,840 Meal plan: $4,640
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $22,106	97.0% Average amount $17,272
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $5,465	77.0% Average amount $5,601
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $13,706	21.0% Average amount $14,806

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,206 Men 37.1% Women 62.9%	1,139 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%
Graduate students	133 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%	337 Men 46.0% Women 54.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.7%	1.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	751	519
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Theology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Theology Psychology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	63.2%	60.7%
Dropout rate	36.4%	8.7%
Transferred out	N/A	30.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,967 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $55,801 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,150 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $46,379 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,017 Year 2: $31,851 Year 3: $40,089 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $39,102 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,127 Year 3: $35,614 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,143 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $34,774 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,651 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,205 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: N/A Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,167 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,476 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,590 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $61,348 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $38,326 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,967 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $34,861 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,427 Year 2: $34,650 Year 3: $33,938 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $32,545 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,276 Year 3: $29,894 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,232 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,524 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,994 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: N/A

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