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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | 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 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 497 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($31,850.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Bethel College-North Newton ($17,358 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 20.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($9,410 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College as Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 20% larger than aid received Bethel College North Newton ($26,438 vs. $22,028)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Bethel College North Newton (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $11,800 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $32,300)
- Bethel College North Newton students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,999)
- Bethel College-North Newton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/