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Overview |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Otterbein University than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,424.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Otterbein University ($19,456 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 56.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($8,270 vs. $12,968)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($25,535 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 46 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $7,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/