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Overview |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,913 | 497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #837 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uca.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,950 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,900 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,456 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,177 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,522 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 5,949 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 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 |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,415 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Central Arkansas | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Central Arkansas | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Arkansas is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (9,913 students vs. 497 students)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Central Arkansas or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 358.3% more expensive to attend than University of Central Arkansas for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $6,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.1% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than University of Central Arkansas ($31,850.00 vs. $13,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Arkansas than Bethel College-North Newton ($15,456 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Arkansas are 14.1% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($8,250 vs. $9,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than University of Central Arkansas (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 169.4% larger than aid received University of Central Arkansas ($22,028 vs. $8,177)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman University of Central Arkansas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel College-North Newton (3.54)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Central Arkansas (91.2%)
University of Central Arkansas vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Central Arkansas 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 University of Central Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than University of Central Arkansas (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Central Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,800)
- University of Central Arkansas students graduate with a $4,585 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($21,415 vs. $26,000)
- University of Central Arkansas graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Central Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/