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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 928/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $292 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Bethel?
- Tuskegee University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Tuskegee University than Bethel University ($19,594.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Tuskegee University ($13,858 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 36.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,844 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Bethel University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 111.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($13,396 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Tuskegee University (955) is 27 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Tuskegee University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Bethel University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $40,900)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $3,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $32,122)
- Bethel graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($292 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/