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Overview |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Lindsborg, KS | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanylb.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,200 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,076 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,546 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,045 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,521 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,325 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 744 students)
Bethany College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at Willamette University than Bethany College ($45,000.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Willamette University ($29,546 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 9.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($13,076 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Bethany College ($27,700 vs. $21,045)
Bethany College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 269 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bethany College (66%)
Bethany College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Bethany College (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/