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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech DBU Elon| Bethel University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at TCU than Bethel University ($53,890.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than TCU ($29,915 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 24% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,490 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Texas Christian University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,048 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 93 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Bethel University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel University or TCU? 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 TCU and Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Bethel University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,100)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,400)
- TCU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/