- Bethel University is a private school while East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public school.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than ETSU ($13,790).
- ETSU has tighter acceptance rate of 85.47% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- ETSU has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Bethel University (850).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Johnson City, TN |
| Known as | ETSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $7,272 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $55 graduate | |
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 85.47% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 29.36% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 13,483 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 10,554 |
| 111 | Graduate | 2,929 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 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 | 773 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time |