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UIW UTSA UT Martin UTEP Union University St. Mary's University| Bethel University | Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,974 | 2,096 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #1044 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | ollusa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,870 | $30,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,870 | $30,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,537 | $10,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $17,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,423 | $24,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,318 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,224 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | 890/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $24,447 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $252 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 2,096 students)
Bethel vs. Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio?
- Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($30,804.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.6% higher at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio than Bethel University ($30,804.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio than Bethel ($17,961 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 1.6% lower than costs at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio ($10,537 vs. $10,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio students is 132.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($24,246 vs. $10,423)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 8 points higher than at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio (920)
- Incoming Bethel students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio (3.55)
Bethel vs. Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio? 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 Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio is higher than Bethel University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $41,000)
- Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($24,447 vs. $28,250)
- Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($252 vs. $292)
- More Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/