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UT Martin Union University| Bethel University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethel | UNG | ||
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,686 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethelu.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,222 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,222 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,396 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Bethel | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,489 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,210 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $170 |
Diversity |
Bethel | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethel | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Bethel | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 4,686 students)
Bethel vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel or UNG?
- Bethel University is 298.2% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Bethel than University of North Georgia ($16,222.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Bethel ($11,721 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 12.5% lower than costs at Bethel University ($11,950 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than University of North Georgia (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 76.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($13,396 vs. $7,574)
Bethel vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Bethel .
- The average SAT score at University of North Georgia (1013) is 85 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming UNG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than UNG (69.6%)
Bethel vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel or UNG? 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 UNG and Bethel.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,700)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($16,500 vs. $28,250)
- UNG graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($170 vs. $292)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/