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Overview |
Bethel | UTC | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,974 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,870 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,870 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,537 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,423 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethel | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,318 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 3,224 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 625/1100 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $214 |
Diversity |
Bethel | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,974 students)
Bethel vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or UTC?
- Bethel University is 104.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Bethel than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($16,870.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Bethel ($13,801 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 4.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,052 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Bethel University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($10,423 vs. $9,834)
Bethel vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 159 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UTC (77%)
Bethel vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or UTC? 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 UTC and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Bethel University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $7,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($20,792 vs. $28,250)
- UTC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($214 vs. $292)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/