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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bethel College North Newton ($33,952.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bethel College-North Newton ($18,701 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 30.3% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,410 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($28,392 vs. $22,028)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (52% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $900 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/