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UT Martin Union University Lincoln University of Missouri| Harris Stowe State University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | Bethel | ||
| 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
- Bethel University is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 199.1% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at Bethel than Harris Stowe State University ($16,222.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Bethel ($10,239 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 38.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,691 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($13,396 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State University or Bethel? 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 and Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Harris Stowe State University (32% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $30,100)
- Harris Stowe State University students graduate with a $1,225 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,025 vs. $28,250)
- Harris-Stowe State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/