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Overview |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $261 |
Diversity |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or Memphis?
- Bethel University is 94.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Bethel than University of Memphis ($16,222.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Memphis ($13,858 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 32.8% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,126 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Bethel University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 39.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,396 vs. $9,625)
Bethel vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 101 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Bethel vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Bethel.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Bethel University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $500 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($25,250 vs. $28,250)
- Memphis graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($261 vs. $292)
- More Memphis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/