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Overview |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #766 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $210 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or UCO-Central?
- Bethany College is 315.6% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Bethany College than University of Central Oklahoma ($29,200.00 vs. $17,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Oklahoma than Bethany College ($18,055 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 51.6% lower than costs at Bethany College ($8,628 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 227.7% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($21,045 vs. $6,422)
Bethany College vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Oklahoma (1010) is 51 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming UCO-Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman UCO-Central students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or UCO-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 UCO-Central and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $1,200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $6,607 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($20,393 vs. $27,000)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central 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/