Bethel vs Fresno Pacific
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, TNCatholic life on campusFresno Pacific UniversityFresno, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Fresno Pacific has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 35% at Bethel.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Fresno Pacific: $58,896, against $47,482 at Bethel.
- Median debt is lower at Fresno Pacific: $23,146, against $27,249 at Bethel.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
McKenzie, TN
Fresno, CA
Setting
Town
City
Students
2,974
2,921
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
60%
64%
Average SAT
972
ACT middle 50%
15–21
Graduation rate
35%
50%
First-year retention
54%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,595
$13,630
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,871
$11,133
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,356
$11,929
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,713
$10,799
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$10,473
$15,744
Net price, over $110,000 income
$15,163
$20,353
Median debt
$27,249
$23,146
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,482
$58,896
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.