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Dakota State McPherson College Hendrix College| Bethel College North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dakota Wesleyan University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (887 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Bethel College North Newton is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Dakota Wesleyan University ($31,850.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Bethel College-North Newton ($19,825 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 26.3% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($7,450 vs. $9,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 4.4% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($22,028 vs. $21,097)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $5,900 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,200)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Dakota Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/