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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 502 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,762 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,762 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,879 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,588 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 977 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 935 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (5,573 students vs. 502 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or MSU?
- Bethel College North Newton is 474.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.4% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Midwestern State University ($33,762.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Bethel College-North Newton ($11,798 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 0.9% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($10,240 vs. $10,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Midwestern State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 116.9% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($22,588 vs. $10,415)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than MSU (87.4%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or MSU? 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 MSU and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Midwestern State University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $200 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $44,100)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $3,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($22,299 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/