- Both Bethel University and Cumberland University (CU) are private.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and CU is located in Lebanon, TN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than CU ($27,840).
- CU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.08% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- CU is larger with 2,588 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #29 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Lebanon, TN |
| Known as | CU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $27,840 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $8,280 |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $17,310 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 54.08% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 48.49% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 2,588 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 2,311 |
| 111 | Graduate | 277 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 73 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 190 Full-time 201 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time |