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Overview |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
| Location | North Newton, KS | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelks.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,850 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,850 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,410 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,630 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,028 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 597 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 580 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethel College-North Newton | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 497 students)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel College-North Newton or WWU?
- Bethel College North Newton is 20.2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than William Woods University ($31,850.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Bethel College-North Newton ($23,363 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 11.1% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,410 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 7.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($22,028 vs. $20,431)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel College-North Newton or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Bethel College-North Newton .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
Bethel College-North Newton vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel College-North Newton or WWU? 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 WWU and Bethel College-North Newton.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than William Woods University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $5,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $4,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($21,437 vs. $26,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/