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UT Martin Union University Cottey College| Stephens College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 928/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Bethel?
- Stephens College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Stephens College than Bethel University ($24,586.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Stephens College ($13,858 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 17% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,488 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Bethel University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($15,518 vs. $13,396)
Stephens College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 108 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Stephens College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Bethel University (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $37,400)
- Stephens College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Stephens College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/