- Both Bethel University and Union University are private.
- Bethel University is located in Mishawaka, IN and Union University is located in Jackson, TN.
- Union University has more expensive tuition of $38,450 than Bethel University ($33,320).
- Union University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.98% than Bethel University (89.77%).
- Union University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Bethel University (850).
- Union University is larger with 2,731 students than Bethel University (1,292 students).
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| #18 in Indiana | Rankings | #242 in National Universities #17 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mishawaka, IN | Location | Jackson, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,320 | Undergraduate | $38,450 |
| $9,310 | Graduate | $11,953 |
| $21,871 | Financial Aid | $22,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 89.77% | Acceptance Rate | 59.98% |
| 24.37% | Yield | 21.77% |
| 850 SAT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,292 | Total Students | 2,731 |
| 1,181 | Undergraduate | 1,900 |
| 111 | Graduate | 831 |
| 247 | Online Enrollment | 583 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $42,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 730) $4,760 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,288) $8,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,290 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 223 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 455 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| $52,514 for Faculties $44,812 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,280 for Faculties $46,906 Part-time |