Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Bethel's yield is 8 pts higher than Trine's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Trine admits 85% vs. 88% at Bethel

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Bethel88%
Trine85%
Applicants
Bethel1.8K
Trine4K
Admitted
Bethel1.5K
Trine3.4K
Yield rate
Bethel27%
Trine19%

Quad's selectivity

  • BethelAccessible
  • TrineAccessible

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Bethel90%
Trine85%
Men admitted
Bethel85%
Trine86%

Test scores

SAT total,

Bethel
1190–1300
TrineTest-blind–

Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Bethel
22–28
TrineTest-blind–

Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Bethel2%
TrineNot reported
Submitted ACT
Bethel29%
TrineNot reported

Test policy

  • BethelTest-optional
  • TrineTest-blind

How they read a record

  • Bethel

    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.

  • Trine

    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

What they look at

FactorBethelTrine
High school GPA RequiredRequired
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredConsidered
College-prep program Not consideredConsidered
Recommendations ConsideredNot considered
Essay RequiredConsidered
Legacy status Not consideredNot considered
Work experience Not consideredNot considered
Demonstration of competencies Not consideredNot considered
English proficiency test ConsideredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why