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Overview |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or UNOMAHA?
- Bethany College is 360.3% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Bethany College than University of Nebraska at Omaha ($29,200.00 vs. $19,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Bethany College ($12,973 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 22.9% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,642 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 157.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($21,045 vs. $8,180)
Bethany College vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 91 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Bethany College (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $3,200 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/