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Overview |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Thomasville, GA | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,583 | 502 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #745 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasu.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $33,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $33,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,140 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,087 | $24,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,962 | $22,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 526 | 977 | ||
| Admitted | 227 | 935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.2%Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.7%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1110 | 860/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,620 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Thomas University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,583 students vs. 502 students)
Thomas University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas University for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.2% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Thomas University ($33,762.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas University than Bethel College-North Newton ($19,087 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas University are 26.9% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($8,140 vs. $10,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Thomas University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 355.2% larger than aid received Thomas University ($22,588 vs. $4,962)
Thomas University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas 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 Thomas University .
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Thomas University (43.2%)
Thomas University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Thomas University (52% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $6,100 more per year than Thomas University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,000)
- Thomas University students graduate with a $5,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($20,620 vs. $26,000)
- Thomas University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/