Bethesda vs. Ascent
Bethesda ranked #-1 and Ascent ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Bethesda University and Ascent College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Ascent's tuition ($7,680) is more expensive than Bethesda ($7,220).
- Ascent's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than Bethesda (11 to 1).
- Bethesda (271 students) is larger than Ascent (87 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bethesda ($2,383) has higher amount of financial aid than Ascent ($1,193).
- Ascent's graduation rate (50%) is higher than Bethesda (18%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,220
Financial Aid
$2,383
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
212 Undergraduate
59 Graduate
23 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
20 Staffs (full-time)
$22,335 Faculty Salary
$44,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Ascent College
Private, 4 years • Gainesville, VA #157 Faith-based Schools, #VA in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$7,680
Financial Aid
$1,193
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
87 (All undergraduate)
81 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
4 Staffs (full-time)
$70,000 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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