| Bethel vs. BGU |
#107 in Federal Region IV Universities #27 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #68 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,712 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,000 |
| expensive$15,525 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,194 |
| Less$8,419 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,286 |
| Admission | ||
| 920 SAT 18 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter60.23% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.86% |
| Favorable32.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower6.15% |
| High School GPA High School Rank Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,936 | Total Enrollment | Smaller100 |
| Larger2,674 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller81 |
| Larger262 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller19 |
| Larger1,295 | Online Student Population | Smaller100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower35% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Higher54% | Retention Rate | Lower22% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 937) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 284) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,844) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,734) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 266 | Number of faculty | 45 |
| Lower$28,327 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$43,337 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.