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Overview |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Location | Oskaloosa, IA | North Newton, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,473 | 497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #957 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmpenn.edu | bethelks.edu | ||
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Costs |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,800 | $31,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,800 | $31,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,528 | $9,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,922 | $24,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,052 | $22,028 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,264 | 597 | ||
| Admitted | 729 | 580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | 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 |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
William Penn University | Bethel College-North Newton | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 40% | ||
Campus |
William Penn University | 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
- William Penn University is larger than than Bethel College-North Newton based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 497 students)
William Penn University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, William Penn University or Bethel College-North Newton?
- Bethel College North Newton is 14.6% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($31,850.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Bethel College-North Newton than William Penn University ($31,850.00 vs. $27,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Penn University than Bethel College-North Newton ($20,922 vs. $24,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 25% lower than costs at Bethel College North Newton ($7,528 vs. $9,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel College North Newton than William Penn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel College North Newton students is 15.6% larger than aid received William Penn University ($22,028 vs. $19,052)
William Penn University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, William Penn University 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 William Penn University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel College-North Newton students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than William Penn University (57.7%)
William Penn University vs. Bethel College-North Newton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, William Penn University 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 William Penn University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is higher than William Penn University (52% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from William Penn University earn on average $500 more per year than Bethel College-North Newton graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel College-North Newton graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Bethel College-North Newton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/