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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or AIC?
- American International College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at AIC than Bethel College North Newton ($40,550.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Bethel College-North Newton ($18,317 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 60.8% lower than costs at American International College ($9,410 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 59.2% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($35,061 vs. $22,028)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than AIC (89.4%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or AIC? 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 AIC and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than American International College (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,100)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AIC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AIC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/