Bethel vs. King University

Comparable Facts

Compare Bethel University in McKenzie, TN with King University in Bristol, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bethel University is larger than King University based on total student enrollment (2,936 students vs. 1,157 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Bethel University is located in McKenzie, TN (Distant Town setting); King University is in Bristol, TN (Small City setting).
• Bethel University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. King University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Bethel University 15:1; King University 11:1.

Bethel vs. King University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Bethel or King University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than King University ($13,112 vs. $22,748).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 3.1% lower than at King University ($10,538 vs. $10,880).
• King University is 93.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Bethel (about $17,482 more per year; $36,194.00 vs. $18,712.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 93.4% higher at King University than at Bethel University (about $17,482 more per year; $36,194.00 vs. $18,712.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at King University than at Bethel University (99% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by King University students is 49% larger than aid received by Bethel University students ($26,366 vs. $17,700).

Bethel vs. King University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or King University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between King University and Bethel.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at King University (1080) is 100 points higher than at Bethel (980).
• Incoming King University students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 18 at Bethel).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bethel University 830/1120; King University 1000/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Bethel University 15/21; King University 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Bethel - Test optional; King University - Test-free.
• Enrolled freshman Bethel students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at King University (3.46).
• King University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Bethel (60.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 32.2% at Bethel vs. 20.3% at King University.

Bethel vs. King University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Bethel and King University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• King University's six-year graduation rate (41%) is higher than Bethel University's (32%).
• Graduates from King University earn a median of about $5,800 more per year than Bethel graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,500 vs. $42,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, King University graduates have a $5,250 lower median loan debt than Bethel graduates ($23,000 vs. $28,250).
• Among borrowers, King University graduates have an estimated $55 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bethel graduates ($237 vs. $292).
• More King University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.