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Overview |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Jersey City, NJ | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,673 | 671 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintpeters.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,954 | $31,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,954 | $31,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,590 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,486 | $16,844 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,708 | $32,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,381 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,966 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 60.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $319 |
Diversity |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 20% |
Students |
Saint Peters; SPC | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Saint Peters; SPC | 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 671 students)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Peters; SPC or Bethany College?
- Saint Peter's University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $31,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Bethany College ($39,954.00 vs. $31,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Bethany College ($14,486 vs. $16,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 36% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,936 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Bethany College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Bethany College ($35,708 vs. $32,293)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Peters; SPC or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Saint Peters; SPC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Peter's University (918) is 11 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Bethany College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Bethany College (60.5%)
Saint Peters; SPC vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Peters; SPC 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 Saint Peters; SPC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Bethany College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,000)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $5,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,884)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($258 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/