| Carson-Newman vs. Bethel |
#323 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #107 in Federal Region IV Universities #27 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$34,700 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$18,168 |
| cheaper$10,168 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,392 |
| More$22,878 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,133 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,035 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter79.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.79% |
| Lower12.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.63% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,586 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,686 |
| Smaller1,519 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,038 |
| Larger1,067 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller648 |
| Smaller851 | Online Student Population | Larger1,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher68% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 937) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,844) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 232 | Number of faculties | 299 |
| Higher$57,192 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$30,822 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.