- Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) is a public school while Bethel University is a private school.
- Saint Cloud State is located in Saint Cloud, MN and Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- Saint Cloud State has tighter acceptance rate of 85.78% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- Saint Cloud State has higher SAT scores of 1,135 than Bethel University (850).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #18 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Mishawaka, IN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $33,320 |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,310 |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $21,871 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 89.77% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 24.37% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 850 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 1,292 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 1,181 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 111 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,800 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time |