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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University USAO Avila University ESU OKWU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Southwestern College| Bethany College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,800 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,800 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,338 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,571 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.53 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $162 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (4,811 students vs. 637 students)
Bethany College vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or SWOSU?
- Bethany College is 327.6% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($29,800.00 vs. $6,969.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.8% higher at Bethany College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($29,800.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Bethany College ($14,761 vs. $29,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 80% lower than costs at Bethany College ($7,410 vs. $13,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 161.2% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($22,842 vs. $8,745)
Bethany College vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (990) is 31 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming Bethany College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bethany College (78.6%)
Bethany College vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $11,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($15,687 vs. $27,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($162 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/