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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 4,773 | ||
| 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 | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 580 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $207 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | WSC | ||
| 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or WSC?
- Bethel College North Newton is 458.8% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 458.8% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Wayne State College ($31,850.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Bethel College-North Newton ($14,271 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 6.1% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($8,870 vs. $9,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 181% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($22,028 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSC (3.36)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or WSC? 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 WSC and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Wayne State College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $4,700 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($20,050 vs. $26,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($207 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/