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Overview |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | Pitt State | ||
| 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Pitt State?
- Bethany College is 385.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Bethany College than Pittsburg State University ($29,200.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Bethany College ($16,725 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Bethany College ($9,426 vs. $13,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 585.5% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($21,045 vs. $3,070)
Bethany College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Bethany College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Bethany College (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $43,400)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/