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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 908/1120 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | McPherson College | ||
| 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
- McPherson College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (822 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or McPherson College?
- McPherson College is 2% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at McPherson College than Bethel College North Newton ($32,494.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College North Newton than McPherson College ($24,630 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 5.4% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,410 vs. $9,918)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 0.5% larger than aid received McPherson College ($22,028 vs. $21,916)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or McPherson College? 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 McPherson College and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than McPherson College (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $100 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $44,100)
- McPherson College and Bethel College-North Newton graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- McPherson College and Bethel College-North Newton graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/