- Winona State University (Winona State) is a public school while Bethel University is a private school.
- Winona State is located in Winona, MN and Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than Winona State ($17,230).
- Winona State has tighter acceptance rate of 66.50% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- Winona State has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Bethel University (850).
- Winona State is larger with 6,154 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #20 in Minnesota | Rankings | #18 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Winona, MN | Location | Mishawaka, IN |
Winona State| Known as | | |
| 1 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,498 Minnesota residents $17,230 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,320 |
| $10,491 Minnesota residents $15,386 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,310 |
| $5,484 | Financial Aid | $21,871 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $20 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 66.50% | Acceptance Rate | 89.77% |
| 32.42% | Yield | 24.37% |
| 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 850 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,154 | Total Students | 1,292 |
| 5,403 | Undergraduate | 1,181 |
| 751 | Graduate | 111 |
| 873 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 76% | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,773) $6,284 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $3,370 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 303 Full-time 155 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 120 Part-time |
| 671 Full-time 307 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| $84,165 for Faculties $71,450 Part-time | Average Salary | $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time |