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McKenzie, TN · Henderson, TN
| Bethel University | Freed-Hardeman University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,595/yr | $21,574/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,871/yr | $20,988/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,249 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,356/yr | $21,788/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,713/yr | $19,639/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $10,473/yr | $21,308/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,163/yr | $23,618/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $289/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,538/yr | $8,740/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,537/yr | $4,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,295/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,920/yr | $3,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,203/yr | $38,315/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,712/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,712/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 60% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 830–1120 | 952–1087 |
| SAT average | 972 | 1109 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–21 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,318 | 1,077 |
| Students accepted | 3,224 | 976 |
| Students who enrolled | 402 | 269 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 100% | 89% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 35% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 54% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,482/yr | $47,485/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,259–$68,992 | $26,510–$69,867 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 21% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 38% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 29% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,990/yr | $40,086/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 14% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 18% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 11% | 38% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,085/yr | $42,415/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 29% · Education 6% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 29% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $109,728/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $68,256/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.3% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,547 | 1,212 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 262 | 433 |
| Average professor pay | $3,147/mo | $7,300/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $27,406 | $62,772 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Henderson, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1842 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.2% | 0% |
| Men | 56% | 47% |
| Women | 44% | 53% |
| White students | 50% | 87% |
| Black students | 28% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Other / not reported | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 51% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 5.2% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,542/yr | $8,648/yr |
| Endowment | $12.3M | $85.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 918 | 1,240 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,055/yr | $4,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,036/yr | $4,220/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | Churches of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 477 | 331 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $5.1M |
| Athletics budget | $8.6M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.7M | $7.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $1,393 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.