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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Northwest?
- Bethel College North Newton is 429.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.6% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Northwest Missouri State University ($31,850.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Bethel College-North Newton ($14,197 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 10.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,410 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 162.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($22,028 vs. $8,387)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $2,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/