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Overview |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 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 |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $268 |
Diversity |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Life University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| 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
- Life University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 497 students)
Life University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 146.6% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Life University ($31,850.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College North Newton than Life University ($24,630 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 91.3% lower than costs at Life University ($9,410 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 84.8% larger than aid received Life University ($22,028 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life 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 Life University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Bethel College-North Newton (97.2%)
Life University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Life University is the same as at Bethel College North Newton (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Life University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $44,100)
- Life University students graduate with a $17,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($8,334 vs. $26,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $182 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($86 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/