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Overview |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $165 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Tennessee Tech | ||
| 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 Technological University is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Tennessee Tech?
- Bethel University is 90.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Tennessee Tech than Bethel University ($18,552.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Tennessee Tech ($13,858 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 28% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,502 vs. $13,446)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University as Tennessee Technological University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($13,396 vs. $8,471)
Bethel vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 174 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Bethel vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Bethel University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $700 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($16,000 vs. $28,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($165 vs. $292)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/