Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton

Comparable Facts

Compare University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, AR with Bethel College North Newton in North Newton, KS on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of the Ozarks is larger than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (778 students vs. 509 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of the Ozarks is located in Clarksville, AR (Remote Town setting); Bethel College North Newton is in North Newton, KS (Distant Town setting).
• University of the Ozarks is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bethel College North Newton is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of the Ozarks 14:1; Bethel College North Newton 11:1.

Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Bethel College-North Newton? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Ozarks than Bethel College-North Newton ($20,088 vs. $30,406).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 11.6% lower than at Bethel College North Newton ($9,603 vs. $10,866).
• Bethel College North Newton is 34.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Ozarks (about $9,064 more per year; $35,014.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 34.9% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than at University of the Ozarks (about $9,064 more per year; $35,014.00 vs. $25,950.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at University of the Ozarks as at Bethel College North Newton (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 16% larger than aid received by University of the Ozarks students ($21,792 vs. $18,783).

Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Bethel College-North Newton? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bethel College-North Newton and Ozarks.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of the Ozarks (1090) is 110 points higher than at Bethel College-North Newton (980).
• Incoming Ozarks students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 21 at Bethel College-North Newton).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 1020/1160; Bethel College North Newton 860/1090.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of the Ozarks 20/25; Bethel College North Newton 19/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Ozarks - Test optional; Bethel College-North Newton - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ozarks (3.38).
• Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Ozarks (59.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at Ozarks vs. 15.8% at Bethel College-North Newton.

Ozarks vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Ozarks and Bethel College-North Newton? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bethel College North Newton's six-year graduation rate (52%) is higher than University of the Ozarks's (46%).
• Graduates from Bethel College North Newton earn a median of about $1,900 more per year than Ozarks graduates about ten years after starting college ($44,100 vs. $42,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of the Ozarks graduates have a $3,460 lower median loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates ($22,540 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, Ozarks graduates have an estimated $35 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bethel College-North Newton graduates ($233 vs. $268).
• More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.