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Overview |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 6,466 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,800 | $6,623 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,800 | $15,743 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,338 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,571 | $11,153 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $7,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 99.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | 920/1145 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $186 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (6,466 students vs. 637 students)
Bethany College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or NSU?
- Bethany College is 349.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($29,800.00 vs. $6,623.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at Bethany College than Northeastern State University ($29,800.00 vs. $15,743.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Bethany College ($11,153 vs. $29,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,494 vs. $13,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 189.7% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($22,842 vs. $7,886)
Bethany College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 29 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming Bethany College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Bethany College (78.6%)
Bethany College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or NSU? 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 NSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Northeastern State University (42% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $3,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/