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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $319 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 68% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 623 students)
JCSU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 75.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.8% higher at Bethany College than Johnson C Smith University ($30,720.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than JCSU ($17,605 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 67.6% lower than costs at Bethany College ($7,100 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 132.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($30,005 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (907) is 111 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (2.85) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bethany College has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $13,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $30,300)
- Bethany College students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($30,884 vs. $32,050)
- Bethany College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($319 vs. $331)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/