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Overview |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $319 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 623 students)
Staten Island vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 343.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at Bethany College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($30,720.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Bethany College ($7,217 vs. $17,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 68.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,900 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 272.2% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($30,005 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Staten Island students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
Staten Island vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island or Bethany College? 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 Bethany College and Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is the same as at Bethany College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $1,100 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $44,000)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $16,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $30,884)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($144 vs. $319)
- More Bethany College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/