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OU Minnesota WLC Doane University Crown College GCU PLNU University of St Thomas| Bethany Lutheran College | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $38,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1040/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 42% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (3,423 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 31.5% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Bethany Lutheran College ($38,500.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Concordia University-Seward ($19,456 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 25.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Seward ($8,270 vs. $10,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 34.2% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,090 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 2 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Concordia University-Seward? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Concordia University-Seward and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is the same as at Concordia University Seward (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $3,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,250)
- BLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/