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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | MidAmerica Nazarene 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 7% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Bethel College North Newton ($34,082.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College North Newton than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($24,630 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 4.7% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($9,410 vs. $9,848)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($22,757 vs. $22,028)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,100)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/