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McKenzie, TN · Harrogate, TN
| Bethel University | Lincoln Memorial University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,595/yr | $20,406/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,871/yr | $15,644/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,249 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,356/yr | $18,799/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,713/yr | $19,993/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $10,473/yr | $25,403/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,163/yr | $30,464/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $289/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,538/yr | $12,226/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,537/yr | $9,295/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,295/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,920/yr | $4,175/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,203/yr | $41,530/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,712/yr | $26,938/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $18,712/yr | $26,938/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 60% | 63% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 830–1120 | 1000–1210 |
| SAT average | 972 | 1092 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 15–21 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 14–21 · Math 15–20 | English 16–23 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,318 | 4,007 |
| Students accepted | 3,224 | 2,375 |
| Students who enrolled | 402 | 368 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 100% | 71% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| 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% | 50% |
| Freshmen who come back | 54% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,482/yr | $49,956/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,259–$68,992 | $30,592–$72,811 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 21% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 38% | 53% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 33% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,990/yr | $45,242/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 68% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 14% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 14% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 18% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 11% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,085/yr | $51,587/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 29% · Education 6% | Health Professions 50% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees | Health Professions — 50% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $109,728/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $113,899/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 2.3% | 10% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,547 | 1,572 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 262 | 4,413 |
| Average professor pay | $3,147/mo | $7,938/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 59% |
| 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 | $32,034 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | McKenzie, TN | Harrogate, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1842 | 1897 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.2% | 7.2% |
| Men | 56% | 30% |
| Women | 44% | 70% |
| White students | 50% | 77% |
| Black students | 28% | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 4.8% | 3.6% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 5.2% | 15% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,542/yr | $12,706/yr |
| Endowment | $12.3M | $55.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 918 | 1,145 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,055/yr | $6,507/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,036/yr | $5,301/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 477 | 443 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $4.5M |
| Athletics budget | $8.6M | $10.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.7M | $11.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $1,393 | $128,024 |
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.