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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,762 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,762 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,879 | $22,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,588 | $20,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 977 | 1,004 | ||
| Admitted | 935 | 744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 74.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $312 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Lourdes University | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 502 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Lourdes University?
- Bethel College North Newton is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Lourdes University ($33,762.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lourdes University than Bethel College-North Newton ($22,614 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 17.3% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($10,330 vs. $12,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 10.7% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($22,588 vs. $20,402)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lourdes University (74.1%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Lourdes University (52% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,600)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,250)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($268 vs. $312)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/