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Overview |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,974 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,870 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,870 | $26,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,537 | $12,535 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,606 | $10,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,423 | $13,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,318 | 1,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,224 | 1,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| 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 | 935/1175 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $215 |
Diversity |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,911 students)
Bethel vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or UVa-Wise?
- Bethel University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at UVa-Wise than Bethel University ($26,182.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Bethel ($10,409 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 19% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,537 vs. $12,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Bethel University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 31.5% larger than aid received Bethel University ($13,702 vs. $10,423)
Bethel vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 14 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Bethel students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UVa-Wise (93.9%)
Bethel vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Bethel University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $600 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $7,423 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($20,827 vs. $28,250)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($215 vs. $292)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/