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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas Wesleyan University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (859 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Bethel College North Newton ($31,950.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas Wesleyan University than Bethel College-North Newton ($22,617 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 14.8% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($9,410 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Kansas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 2.3% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($22,028 vs. $21,537)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Kansas Wesleyan University (3.34)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Kansas Wesleyan 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $1,600 more per year than Kansas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,500)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($24,825 vs. $26,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kansas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/