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UCO-Central NWOSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University McPherson College USAO ESU Hendrix College Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Bethel College North Newton | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 502 | 4,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,762 | $6,969 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,762 | $6,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,330 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,879 | $14,761 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,588 | $8,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 977 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 935 | 1,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 43.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $162 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (4,811 students vs. 502 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or SWOSU?
- Bethel College North Newton is 384.5% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $6,969.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($33,762.00 vs. $6,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Oklahoma State University than Bethel College-North Newton ($14,761 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 39.4% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($7,410 vs. $10,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 158.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($22,588 vs. $8,745)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bethel College-North Newton (95.7%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,100)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,313 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($15,687 vs. $26,000)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($162 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/