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Overview |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $225 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Belmont?
- Bethel University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Bethel University than Belmont University ($41,110.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Belmont ($29,915 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 19% lower than costs at Belmont University ($11,490 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Belmont University ($24,586 vs. $22,080)
Bethel University vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 31 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Belmont University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $2,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $24,400)
- Belmont graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($225 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/