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UT Martin Talladega College Union University Alabama State| Stillman College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $292 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Stillman College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Stillman 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Bethel than Stillman College ($16,222.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Stillman College ($13,858 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 33.7% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,054 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Stillman College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Stillman College ($13,396 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (928) is 97 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Bethel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is higher than Bethel University (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $29,500)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $34,000)
- Bethel graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($292 vs. $351)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/