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Overview |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,800 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,800 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,338 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,571 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,842 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 1,462 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | 970/1250 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 637 students)
Bethany College vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or WSU?
- Bethany College is 311.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($29,800.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Bethany College than Wichita State University ($29,800.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Bethany College ($14,184 vs. $29,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 3.4% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($13,338 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 213.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($22,842 vs. $7,282)
Bethany College vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 130 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming WSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Bethany College (78.6%)
Bethany College vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or WSU? 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 WSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Bethany College (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $400 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,400)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/