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Overview |
Bethel | Union University | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $256 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethel | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,731 students)
Bethel vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Union University?
- Union University is 118.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at Union University than Bethel University ($35,500.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Union University ($13,858 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 25.2% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,740 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 112.9% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,520 vs. $13,396)
Bethel vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 235 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Union University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bethel (3.6)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Union University (52.6%)
Bethel vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Union 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 Union University and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Bethel University (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,700)
- Union University students graduate with a $3,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($24,840 vs. $28,250)
- Union University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($256 vs. $292)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/