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Overview |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $205 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,978 students)
Bethel vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Bethel University ($20,942.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Wayland Baptist University ($13,858 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 55.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,660 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than Bethel University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($13,608 vs. $13,396)
Bethel vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 17 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming Bethel students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Bethel vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Bethel University (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($19,875 vs. $28,250)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($205 vs. $292)
- More Wayland Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/