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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 580 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $174 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Washburn 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
- Washburn University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Washburn University?
- Bethel College North Newton is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Washburn University ($31,850.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Bethel College-North Newton ($12,473 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 6.7% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,410 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 181.8% larger than aid received Washburn University ($22,028 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Washburn 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 Washburn University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Washburn University (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $1,800 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $9,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($16,900 vs. $26,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($174 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/