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Overview |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $200 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or ESU ?
- Bethany College is 453.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Bethany College than Emporia State University ($29,200.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Bethany College ($14,854 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 40.5% lower than costs at Bethany College ($9,308 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 293.7% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($21,045 vs. $5,345)
Bethany College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 71 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or ESU ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ESU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at ESU is higher than Bethany College (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $4,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/