Vanderbilt University vs Bethel University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Vanderbilt University has more expensive tuition & fees ($63,946) than Bethel University ($33,320).
It is harder to admit to Vanderbilt University than Bethel University.
Vanderbilt University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,540) than Bethel University (1,070).
Vanderbilt University has higher submitted ACT score (35) than Bethel University (21).
Vanderbilt University has more students with 13,710 students while Bethel University has 1,292 students.
Vanderbilt University has a lower number of students per faculty with 7 to 1 while Bethel University's ratio is 12 to 1.
Vanderbilt University has more full-time faculties with 1,249 faculties while Bethel University has 61 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Vanderbilt University and Bethel University.

Vanderbilt University	vs.	Bethel University
Nashville, Tennessee	Location	Mishawaka, Indiana
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
$63,946	2024 Tuition & Fees	$33,320
66%	% Receiving Financial Aid	88%
$49,056	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,871

6.00 %	Acceptance Rates	99.04 %
57.01 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	27.03 %
1,540	SAT Score	1,070
35	ACT Score	21
92 %	Graduation Rate	56 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	29 %
96 %	Retention Rate	71 %
13,710	Student Population	1,292
1,249	Number of Faculties	61
7 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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