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Overview |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $224 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Bethel University is 120.9% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Bethel University ($26,376.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Bethel ($13,062 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 40.4% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,576 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($13,396 vs. $9,421)
Bethel vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 103 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Bethel vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Middle Tennessee State University? 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Bethel University (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $400 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($21,758 vs. $28,250)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($224 vs. $292)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/