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Overview |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 92% |
Admission |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $377 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Lane College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Lane College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,010 students)
Bethel vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Lane College?
- Bethel University is 75% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Bethel than Lane College ($16,222.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than Bethel ($13,370 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 76.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($7,610 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Lane College (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Lane College ($13,396 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 170 points higher than at Lane College (758)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Lane College (16)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lane College (2.57)
Bethel vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Lane College? 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 Lane College and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Lane College is higher than Bethel University (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $8,214 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $36,464)
- Bethel graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($292 vs. $377)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/