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Overview |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 502 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $33,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $33,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,331 | $24,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,948 | $22,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 873 | 977 | ||
| Admitted | 551 | 935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1080 | 860/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Judson University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 502 students)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Judson University ($33,762.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Bethel College-North Newton ($21,331 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 14.4% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,330 vs. $11,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Judson University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 2.9% larger than aid received Judson University ($22,588 vs. $21,948)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Bethel College-North Newton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-North Newton or Judson University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Judson University (63.1%)
Judson University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Bethel College-North Newton? 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 Bethel College-North Newton and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Judson University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $700 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- Judson University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/