- Both Bethel University and St Olaf College are private.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and St Olaf College is located in Northfield, MN.
- St Olaf College has more expensive tuition of $56,970 than Bethel University ($33,320).
- St Olaf College has tighter acceptance rate of 43.22% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- St Olaf College has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Bethel University (850).
- St Olaf College is larger with 3,046 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #71 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Northfield, MN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $56,970 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $38,296 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 43.22% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 30.57% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 3,046 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 3,046 |
| 111 | Graduate | 0 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,986) $5,930 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 91 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 581 Full-time 238 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,797 for Faculties $67,112 Part-time |