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Seton Hill University WLC Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Bethany Lutheran College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | EC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | EC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BLC | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BLC | EC | ||
| 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
- Bethany Lutheran College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (830 students vs. 657 students)
BLC vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or EC?
- Elmira College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at EC than Bethany Lutheran College ($35,270.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than EC ($18,525 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 61.9% lower than costs at Elmira College ($8,270 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,091 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or EC? 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 EC and BLC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $8,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/