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Overview |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,974 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,870 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,870 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,537 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,423 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,318 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 3,224 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 2,974 students)
Bethel vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Tennessee State University?
- Bethel University is 130.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Tennessee State University than Bethel University ($21,036.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Bethel ($9,231 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,120 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Bethel University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 49.6% larger than aid received Bethel University ($15,589 vs. $10,423)
Bethel vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Bethel .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Tennessee State University (92.6%)
Bethel vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or 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 Tennessee State University and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is higher than Bethel University (36% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,400)
- Tennessee State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($28,000 vs. $28,250)
- Tennessee State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($289 vs. $292)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/