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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin UT Martin St. Mary's University Texas A&M International University West Texas A & M University TLU Trinity| Bethel University | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel | UIW | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $281 |
Diversity |
Bethel | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Bethel | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 100% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at UIW than Bethel University ($32,440.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than UIW ($13,858 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Incarnate Word are 2.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($13,122 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 85.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($24,805 vs. $13,396)
Bethel vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at University of the Incarnate Word (963) is 35 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming UIW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Bethel vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or UIW? 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 UIW and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than Bethel University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $6,900 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of the Incarnate Word students graduate with a $1,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,179 vs. $28,250)
- UIW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($281 vs. $292)
- More UIW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/