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Overview |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or MSU?
- Bethany College is 396.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.1% higher at Bethany College than Midwestern State University ($29,200.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Bethany College ($11,361 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 30.2% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,046 vs. $13,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 97.7% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($21,045 vs. $10,643)
Bethany College vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 43 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or MSU? 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 MSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Midwestern State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $900 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,400)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $4,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($22,299 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/