- Bethel University is a private school while Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a public school.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and Tennessee State is located in Nashville, TN.
- Bethel University has more expensive tuition of $33,320 than Tennessee State ($22,284).
- Tennessee State is larger with 9,218 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Nashville, TN |
| Known as | Tennessee State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 24.37% | Yield | |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 9,218 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 7,678 |
| 111 | Graduate | 1,540 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 918 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 366 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time |