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Overview |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #306 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $224 |
Diversity |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Nebraska?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 264.6% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at BLC than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($28,330.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than BLC ($16,805 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 50.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($8,270 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 89.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($20,705 vs. $10,941)
BLC vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or BLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 71 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Nebraska students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Nebraska? 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 and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska Lincoln earn on average $12,300 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $37,300)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($21,700 vs. $23,250)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/