- Both Bethel University and Freed-Hardeman University are private.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and Freed-Hardeman University is located in Henderson, TN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than Freed-Hardeman University ($25,000).
- Bethel University has tighter acceptance rate of 89.77% than Freed-Hardeman University (95.32%).
- Freed-Hardeman University has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Bethel University (850).
- Freed-Hardeman University is larger with 2,330 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #5 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Henderson, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $25,000 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $11,700 |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $13,817 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 95.32% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 35.96% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 2,330 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 1,850 |
| 111 | Graduate | 480 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 548 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $4,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $3,630 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 291 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,855 for Faculties $41,598 Part-time |