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Overview |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Lipscomb?
- Bethel University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Bethel University than Lipscomb University ($41,110.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Bethel University ($27,937 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 22.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($11,490 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($24,586 vs. $24,404)
Bethel University vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 49 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Bethel University vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Lipscomb University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,400)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($211 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/