- Both Bethel University and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than Bethel University ($33,320).
- VU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.28% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Bethel University (850).
- VU is larger with 2,958 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
| Known as | VU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 111 | Graduate | 609 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |