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Anderson, IN · Mishawaka, IN
| Anderson University | Bethel University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,021/yr | $18,610/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,119/yr | $17,580/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,044/yr | $12,572/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,418/yr | $12,673/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,139/yr | $18,645/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,375/yr | $25,871/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,800/yr | $11,140/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,200/yr | $9,540/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,230/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,300/yr | $1,980/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,585/yr | $43,885/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,240/yr | $34,600/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,240/yr | $34,600/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 98% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 900–1150 | 900–1150 |
| SAT average | 1035 | 1014 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 17–24 | 16–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–22 · Math 16–24 | English 18–23 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,661 | 833 |
| Students accepted | 3,024 | 822 |
| Students who enrolled | 310 | 226 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | 27% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 56% | 66% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | 10% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 60% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,899/yr | $48,860/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,753–$72,582 | $29,348–$72,745 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 19% | 41% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 55% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 100% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,396/yr | $44,271/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 48% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 35% | 41% |
| Students who transfer out | 32% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,332/yr | $46,277/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 14% · Education 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 12% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $78,130/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $70,502/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,057 | 1,008 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 136 | 102 |
| Average professor pay | $6,746/mo | $6,402/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $59,206 | $45,226 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Anderson, IN | Mishawaka, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1917 | 1947 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 10% |
| Men | 52% | 44% |
| Women | 48% | 56% |
| White students | 71% | 66% |
| Black students | 11% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 12% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 23% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 3% | 5.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.9% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,586/yr | $8,969/yr |
| Endowment | $35.2M | $11.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 910 | 723 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,620/yr | $4,960/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,630/yr | $5,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 20 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Church of God | Missionary Church Inc |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 423 | 563 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.2M |
| Athletics budget | $3.3M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $35,527 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.