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Overview |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bethany, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 623 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethanywv.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,720 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,720 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,605 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,005 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,651 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,721 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,884 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $319 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bethany College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 623 students)
Bethany College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethany College or WVSU?
- Bethany College is 278.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Bethany College than West Virginia State University ($30,720.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Bethany College ($11,684 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 2.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,900 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 216.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($30,005 vs. $9,482)
Bethany College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethany College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Bethany College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 20 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Bethany College students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Bethany College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethany College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Bethany College.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than West Virginia State University (48% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $11,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $7,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $30,884)
- WVSU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($240 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/