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Cornell College Luther- Norse Grinnell Loyola Mount Mercy College Augustana Drake Creighton University Knox College WLC University of St Thomas North Central College| Coe College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Coe College | BLC | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Coe College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $240 |
Diversity |
Coe College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | BLC | ||
| 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
- Coe College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 902 students)
Coe College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or BLC?
- Coe College is 78.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Coe College than Bethany Lutheran College ($52,226.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Coe College ($19,456 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 37.1% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,270 vs. $11,336)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Coe College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 116.8% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($43,772 vs. $20,192)
Coe College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 52 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Coe College has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than BLC (51%)
Coe College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or BLC? 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 BLC and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $10,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $4,855 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,105)
- BLC graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($240 vs. $290)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coe College 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/