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Overview |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Lindsborg, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 744 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | bethanylb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $29,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $29,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $13,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | 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 | 3.1 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 60% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | 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
- Bethany College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (744 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Bethany College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at NDNU than Bethany College ($36,306.00 vs. $29,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 14.8% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,076 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($21,045 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Bethany College (959) is 49 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Bethany College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Bethany College (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $43,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/