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Creighton University Nebraska WLC Augustana Northwest Union College UNOMAHA| Bethany Lutheran College | Nebraska Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,688 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #393 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | nebrwesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $38,898 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $38,898 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,374 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $25,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $26,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,370 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Nebraska Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,688 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University?
- Nebraska Wesleyan University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($38,898.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Nebraska Wesleyan University than Bethany Lutheran College ($38,898.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Nebraska Wesleyan University ($18,525 vs. $25,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 37.5% lower than costs at Nebraska Wesleyan University ($8,270 vs. $11,374)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Nebraska Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nebraska Wesleyan University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($26,523 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska Wesleyan University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Nebraska Wesleyan University (1121) is 47 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska Wesleyan University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Nebraska Wesleyan University? 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska Wesleyan University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Nebraska Wesleyan University earn on average $14,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/