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Bethel University vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bethel University and Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, both esteemed private institutions in the heart of the Midwest, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to students with diverse aspirations. Bethel, rooted in a Christian tradition, fosters a vibrant community known for its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to faith-based learning. Saint Mary's, on the other hand, prides itself on its holistic approach, emphasizing experiential learning, global perspectives, and a focus on social justice. While Bethel boasts a higher acceptance rate, Saint Mary's maintains a slightly smaller student body, creating a more intimate learning environment. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.
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Bethel University

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Mishawaka, Indiana Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Small Town: Distant
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% 79.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Evangelical Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 97.9% 97.8%
Application fees
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 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 1,224 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 286 234
Yield rate 23.4% 15.1%
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 $53,010
Average net price $18,772 $21,606
Tuition $30,270 $38,780
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,580
Meal plan: $5,040
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $22,106 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 52.0%
Average amount $5,465 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 8.0%
Average amount $13,706 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,206
Men 37.1% Women 62.9% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 133
Men 38.3% Women 61.7% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A N/A
International students 4.7% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Small Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 751 982
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
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 11:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 63.2% 56.7%
Dropout rate 36.4% 43.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
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 (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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