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Overview |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 111.5% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at Lipscomb than Bethel University ($34,304.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Lipscomb ($13,858 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 4.4% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,446 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 82.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($24,404 vs. $13,396)
Bethel vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 248 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Bethel vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Bethel University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,700)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($20,500 vs. $28,250)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($211 vs. $292)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/