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UT Martin Curry College Drew University Union University Suffolk University Pace University-New York Ramapo College of New Jersey Saint Xavier University| Fisher College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,501 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,813 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,813 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,687 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,827 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,917 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,436 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 2,431 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.8% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | 625/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $292 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 5% |
Students |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Fisher College based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 1,501 students)
Fisher College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or Bethel?
- Fisher College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($33,813.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Fisher College than Bethel University ($33,813.00 vs. $16,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Fisher College ($20,606 vs. $27,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 67.9% lower than costs at Fisher College ($10,537 vs. $17,687)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Bethel University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fisher College students is 139.1% larger than aid received Bethel University ($24,917 vs. $10,423)
Fisher College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Fisher College (70.8%)
Fisher College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher College is higher than Bethel University (48% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $9,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($19,187 vs. $28,250)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($198 vs. $292)
- More Fisher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/