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McPherson College Hendrix College ATU| University of the Ozarks | Bethel College North Newton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 502 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $33,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $33,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $10,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $24,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $22,588 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 935 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 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 |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | 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 the Ozarks is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (763 students vs. 502 students)
Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($33,762.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than University of the Ozarks ($33,762.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Bethel College-North Newton ($16,651 vs. $24,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 8.9% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($9,490 vs. $10,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks as Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 17.8% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($22,588 vs. $19,181)
Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks 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 Ozarks .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Ozarks (58.1%)
Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks 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 Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than University of the Ozarks (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $3,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($22,540 vs. $26,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/