Bethany vs University of Silicon Valley
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bethany CollegeLindsborg, KSCatholic life on campusUniversity of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Bethany has the higher graduation rate: 36% against 29% at University of Silicon Valley.
- Median debt is lower at Bethany: $23,250, against $31,000 at University of Silicon Valley.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Lindsborg, KS
San Jose, CA
Setting
Rural
City
Students
637
392
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
56%
51%
Graduation rate
36%
29%
First-year retention
43%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,686
$27,815
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,561
$24,350
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$24,432
$27,140
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,302
$28,102
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,580
$28,144
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,313
$34,379
Median debt
$23,250
$31,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,694
$51,017
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.