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Overview |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 1,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,800 | $18,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,800 | $18,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,338 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,571 | $19,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $14,883 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 4,273 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | JCSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,102 students vs. 637 students)
Bethany College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or JCSU?
- Bethany College is 61.5% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($29,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Bethany College than Johnson C Smith University ($29,800.00 vs. $18,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Bethany College ($19,326 vs. $29,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 48% lower than costs at Bethany College ($9,014 vs. $13,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($22,842 vs. $14,883)
Bethany College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (959) is 163 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than JCSU (42.9%)
Bethany College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $13,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $30,300)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/