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Overview |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Waleska, GA | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #773 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reinhardt.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,845 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,110 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,083 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 675 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 928/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,190 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $292 |
Diversity |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Reinhardt University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Reinhardt University | 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 Reinhardt University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 1,141 students)
Reinhardt University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reinhardt University or Bethel?
- Reinhardt University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($26,000.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at Reinhardt University than Bethel University ($26,000.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Reinhardt University ($13,858 vs. $26,845)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reinhardt University are 9.3% lower than costs at Bethel University ($12,300 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reinhardt University than Bethel University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reinhardt University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Bethel University ($16,110 vs. $13,396)
Reinhardt University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reinhardt University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Reinhardt University .
- The average SAT score at Reinhardt University (953) is 25 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Reinhardt University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Reinhardt University (3.25)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Reinhardt University (62.3%)
Reinhardt University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reinhardt University 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 Reinhardt University.
- The graduation rate at Reinhardt University is higher than Bethel University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Reinhardt University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $38,200)
- Reinhardt University students graduate with a $5,060 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($23,190 vs. $28,250)
- Reinhardt University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($239 vs. $292)
- More Reinhardt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/