Bethel College-North Newton vs Heidelberg University

Bethel College-North Newton and Heidelberg University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Bethel College-North Newton, a private Mennonite liberal arts college, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on service and global engagement. Heidelberg University, a private liberal arts university, emphasizes experiential learning and career preparation. While Bethel College-North Newton has a higher acceptance rate, Heidelberg University attracts a more diverse student body. Both institutions offer a range of popular majors, including nursing, business, and education, but Heidelberg University also excels in the sciences. With comparable graduation rates, both colleges ensure that their students are well-equipped for success after graduation. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bethel College-North Newton	Heidelberg University
Overview
Location	North Newton, Kansas	Tiffin, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	66.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.6%	86.4%
Application fees
SAT range	990 - 1160	1030 - 1162
ACT range	18 - 25	19 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	65.0%	71.0%
Total number of applicants	830	1,811
Total number of admissions given out	586	1,564
Admitted students who chose to enroll	150	266
Yield rate	25.6%	17.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$53,113	$43,350
Average net price	$24,508	$21,650
Tuition	$30,924	$32,900
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,890 Meal plan: $4,920	Room/dormitory: $5,670 Meal plan: $5,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,803	100.0% Average amount $24,158
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $5,416	96.0% Average amount $4,347
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $15,042	16.0% Average amount $12,528

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	485 Men 54.8% Women 45.2%	1,054 Men 51.1% Women 48.9%
Graduate students	N/A	143 Men 39.2% Women 60.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	17.0%
International students	6.8%	1.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	494	850
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio Michigan Florida Indiana Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Visual & Performing Arts Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Health Professions Education Social Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.5%	57.4%
Dropout rate	53.5%	22.8%
Transferred out	N/A	18.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,166 Year 2: $49,632 Year 3: $51,024 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,780 Year 2: $40,728 Year 3: $51,329 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,763 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,249 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $41,125 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,133 Year 2: $33,637 Year 3: $37,164 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: $36,120 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,531 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $35,428 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,912 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: N/A Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,027 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,477 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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