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UT Martin Stillman College Union University Jacksonville State University| Talladega College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,704 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,450 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,031 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 8,833 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.3%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $292 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Talladega College based on total student enrollment (2,974 students vs. 837 students)
Talladega College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Bethel than Talladega College ($16,870.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Bethel ($12,450 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 57.2% lower than costs at Bethel University ($6,704 vs. $10,537)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Talladega College than Bethel University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Talladega College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($11,031 vs. $10,423)
Talladega College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
- Talladega College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Bethel (97.2%)
Talladega College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Bethel is higher than Talladega College (32% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $26,500)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $572 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($28,250 vs. $28,822)
- Bethel graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($292 vs. $298)
- More Bethel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/