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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | USD | ||
| 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or USD?
- Bethel College North Newton is 309.8% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than University of South Dakota ($31,850.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Bethel College-North Newton ($18,378 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 14.4% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($8,224 vs. $9,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 249.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($22,028 vs. $6,308)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Bethel College-North Newton (97.2%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or USD? 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 USD and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than University of South Dakota (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,100)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/