| Bethel vs. St. Kate's |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#128 in National Universities #5 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #341 in National Universities #25 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$44,226 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,428 |
| cheaper$10,260 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,570 |
| Less$23,759 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,543 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,080 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter87.80% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.85% |
| Favorable26.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.78% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,603 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,651 |
| Larger2,755 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,498 |
| Smaller848 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,153 |
| Smaller741 | Online Student Population | Larger1,130 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,724) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,390) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 395 | Number of faculty | 429 |
| Higher$74,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,486 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.