Freed-Hardeman University vs Bethel University

Freed-Hardeman University and Bethel University, both esteemed private Christian universities in Tennessee, offer distinct educational experiences. Freed-Hardeman, located in Henderson, boasts a smaller student body and a lower acceptance rate, fostering a close-knit community. Bethel, situated in McKenzie, welcomes a larger and more diverse student population, providing a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. While both universities excel in various academic disciplines, Freed-Hardeman is renowned for its strong programs in Bible and Ministry, while Bethel shines in fields like Nursing and Business. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including their graduation rates, popular majors, and student demographics, to help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Bethel University	Freed-Hardeman University
Overview
Location	McKenzie, Tennessee	Henderson, Tennessee
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	55.0%	85.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian	Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	50.0%	87.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	875 - 1108	985 - 1195
ACT range	15 - 21	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score	7.0%	11.0%
Students submitting ACT score	72.0%	92.0%
Total number of applicants	2,148	1,147
Total number of admissions given out	1,073	1,008
Admitted students who chose to enroll	522	371
Yield rate	48.6%	36.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$32,670	$32,100
Average net price	$16,139	$17,074
Tuition	$16,222	$23,300
Room & board	$9,368	Room/dormitory: $4,320 Meal plan: $3,630
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	97.0% Average amount $14,696	99.0% Average amount $17,926
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $5,469	54.0% Average amount $5,084
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $8,030	6.0% Average amount $8,123

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,446 Men 47.4% Women 52.6%	1,797 Men 42.5% Women 57.5%
Graduate students	565 Men 34.7% Women 65.3%	523 Men 31.4% Women 68.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.3%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity	972	1,232
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Health Professions Education Liberal Arts	Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Theology
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	37.7%	64.7%
Dropout rate	34.9%	34.9%
Transferred out	27.4%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,972 Year 2: $108,967 Year 3: $119,367 Homeland Security (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $64,157 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,064 Year 2: $55,061 Year 3: $56,946 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $47,807 Year 2: $47,729 Year 3: $53,703 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,898 Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $49,458 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,085 Year 2: $43,943 Year 3: $45,488 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $41,184 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,354 Year 2: $39,950 Year 3: $39,095 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,927 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,125 Year 2: $55,061 Year 3: $53,329 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,949 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $45,100 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,206 Year 2: $36,107 Year 3: $37,954 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $36,975 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $34,523 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $33,255 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $31,025 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A

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