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Overview |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| 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
- Clarke University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (965 students vs. 497 students)
Clarke University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Clarke University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Bethel College-North Newton for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Clarke University than Bethel College North Newton ($36,900.00 vs. $31,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel College North Newton than Clarke University ($24,630 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 12.6% lower than costs at Clarke University ($9,410 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University as Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($25,403 vs. $22,028)
Clarke University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or Bethel College-North Newton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel College-North Newton or Clarke University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or Bethel College-North Newton? 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 Bethel College-North Newton and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Bethel College North Newton (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $1,300 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,800)
- Bethel College North Newton and Clarke University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bethel College North Newton and Clarke University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel College-North Newton students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/