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Overview |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Lindsborg, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | bethanylb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $29,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $29,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $13,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $29,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $21,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 883/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 744 students)
Coe College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Bethany College?
- Coe College is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Coe College than Bethany College ($50,314.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Bethany College ($21,237 vs. $29,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 19.7% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,920 vs. $13,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 105% larger than aid received Bethany College ($43,143 vs. $21,045)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 167 points higher than at Bethany College (959)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bethany College (21)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bethany College (3.16)
Coe College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Bethany College (69% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,400)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/