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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Mary is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (857 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or College of Saint Mary?
- Bethel College North Newton is 41.9% more expensive to attend than College of Saint Mary for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than College of Saint Mary ($31,850.00 vs. $22,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Bethel College-North Newton ($14,984 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 14.2% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($8,240 vs. $9,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than College of Saint Mary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 23.8% larger than aid received College of Saint Mary ($22,028 vs. $17,799)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than College of Saint Mary (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $2,800 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,300)
- College of Saint Mary and Bethel College-North Newton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- College of Saint Mary and Bethel College-North Newton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary 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/