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Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College| Maryville College | Bethany College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryville College is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 623 students)
Maryville College vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Bethany College?
- Maryville College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Maryville College than Bethany College ($36,880.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Maryville College ($17,605 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($11,900 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Bethany College ($30,782 vs. $30,005)
Maryville College vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 145 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Maryville College vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Bethany College (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bethany College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,500)
- Maryville College students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Maryville College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/