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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 502 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,762 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,762 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,879 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,588 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 977 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 935 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 945/1115 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Erie College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (942 students vs. 502 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($34,596.00 vs. $33,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at LEC than Bethel College North Newton ($34,596.00 vs. $33,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Bethel College-North Newton ($22,322 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 12.2% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($10,330 vs. $11,592)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 16.4% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($26,289 vs. $22,588)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LEC (64.1%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or LEC? 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 LEC and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Bethel College North Newton (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $7,500 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $36,600)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/