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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or West Texas A & M University?
- Bethel College North Newton is 399.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.3% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than West Texas A & M University ($31,850.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Bethel College-North Newton ($17,001 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 4.8% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,410 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than West Texas A & M University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 193.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($22,028 vs. $7,500)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel College-North Newton (3.54)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than West Texas A & M University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Bethel College North Newton and West Texas A & M University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,100 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/