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Overview |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 20% |
Students |
MidlandU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 80% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Midland University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 671 students)
MidlandU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Bethany College?
- Midland University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $31,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at MidlandU than Bethany College ($39,370.00 vs. $31,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than MidlandU ($16,844 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 22.5% lower than costs at Bethany College ($10,562 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Bethany College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Midland University ($32,293 vs. $28,274)
MidlandU vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Midland University (962) is 55 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming MidlandU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
MidlandU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Bethany College is higher than Midland University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $1,100 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- MidlandU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/