Bethel College-North Newton vs Otterbein University

Bethel College-North Newton and Otterbein University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Bethel, a private Mennonite liberal arts college, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on service and global engagement. Otterbein, a private Methodist university, emphasizes experiential learning and career preparation. While Bethel's acceptance rate is slightly higher, Otterbein attracts a larger student body. Both institutions offer a diverse range of majors, with Bethel excelling in nursing and education, and Otterbein excelling in business and communication. Graduation rates are comparable, with Bethel slightly edging out Otterbein. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bethel College-North Newton	Otterbein University
Overview
Location	North Newton, Kansas	Westerville, Ohio
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
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%	80.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	70.6%	82.9%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	990 - 1160	1028 - 1233
ACT range	18 - 25	19 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	13.0%	12.0%
Students submitting ACT score	65.0%	65.0%
Total number of applicants	830	3,537
Total number of admissions given out	586	2,932
Admitted students who chose to enroll	150	570
Yield rate	25.6%	19.4%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$53,113	$49,638
Average net price	$24,508	$22,138
Tuition	$30,924	$33,224
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,890 Meal plan: $4,920	Room/dormitory: $6,318 Meal plan: $5,674
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $20,803	100.0% Average amount $23,065
Students receiving federal student loan	69.0% Average amount $5,416	94.0% Average amount $7,792
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $15,042	9.0% Average amount $13,529

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	485 Men 54.8% Women 45.2%	2,253 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%
Graduate students	N/A	352 Men 29.8% Women 70.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.3%
International students	6.8%	0.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	494	1,268
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Ohio New York Michigan Florida Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Public Administration and Social Service Visual & Performing Arts Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Education Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	46.5%	69.2%
Dropout rate	53.5%	9.2%
Transferred out	N/A	21.2%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $102,659 Year 2: $111,017 Year 3: $112,239 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,815 Year 2: $59,858 Year 3: $61,251 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $60,614 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,332 Year 2: $41,342 Year 3: $50,181 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,872 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $43,144 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,792 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $42,185 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,912 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $37,500 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,416 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $37,480 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,439 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $37,205 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,081 Year 2: $32,569 Year 3: $34,506

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