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Overview |
Bethany College | Central | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethany College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Central?
- Bethany College is 263.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Bethany College than University of Central Missouri ($29,200.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Bethany College ($15,117 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 34.8% lower than costs at Bethany College ($9,699 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 222.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($21,045 vs. $6,517)
Bethany College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 51 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or Central? 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 Central and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Bethany College (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/