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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,054 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #483 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,162 | $42,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,162 | $42,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,975 | $30,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,897 | $25,924 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,353 | 1,642 | ||
| Admitted | 14,469 | 1,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1065/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $252 |
Diversity |
UT | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UT | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UT | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (11,054 students vs. 3,521 students)
UT vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Bethel University than The University of Tampa ($42,760.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than UT ($30,375 vs. $35,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 4.8% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($12,090 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than The University of Tampa (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 86.5% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($25,924 vs. $13,897)
UT vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or UT .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 35 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UT (3.5)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UT (40.9%)
UT vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Bethel University? 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 University and UT.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than The University of Tampa (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $1,700 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,157 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,557)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($252 vs. $264)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/