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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $34,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $34,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $12,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $21,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $27,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,330 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 1,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Centenary University | ||
| 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
- Centenary University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,498 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Centenary University?
- Centenary University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Centenary University than Bethel College North Newton ($34,890.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centenary University than Bethel College-North Newton ($21,935 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 35.7% lower than costs at Centenary University ($9,410 vs. $12,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 25.3% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($27,592 vs. $22,028)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Centenary University (96.5%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Centenary University? 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 Centenary University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Centenary University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,100)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/