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Overview |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | USAO | ||
| 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
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (825 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or USAO?
- Bethany College is 340.4% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($29,200.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Bethany College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($29,200.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Bethany College ($8,390 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 86.8% lower than costs at Bethany College ($7,000 vs. $13,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 72.5% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($21,045 vs. $12,201)
Bethany College vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (999) is 40 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming USAO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than USAO (56.3%)
Bethany College vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or USAO? 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 USAO and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $7,300 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,100)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO 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/