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ATU Grantham University McPherson College Hendrix College UAPB Baylor UCO-Central| University of Arkansas Fort Smith | Bethel College North Newton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Fort Smith, AR | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,379 | 497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uafortsmith.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,104 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,376 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,645 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,705 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,283 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,132 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $268 |
Diversity |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UAFS | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (5,379 students vs. 497 students)
UAFS vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAFS or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 676.1% more expensive to attend than UAFS for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $4,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($31,850.00 vs. $11,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas Fort Smith than Bethel College-North Newton ($10,705 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel College North Newton are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($9,410 vs. $9,645)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 165.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas Fort Smith ($22,028 vs. $8,283)
Which college is harder to get into, UAFS 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 UAFS .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UAFS (3.39)
UAFS vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAFS 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 UAFS.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than University of Arkansas Fort Smith (52% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn on average $9,100 more per year than UAFS graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $35,000)
- University of Arkansas Fort Smith students graduate with a $11,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($14,132 vs. $26,000)
- UAFS graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($146 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAFS 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/