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IU Valpo University of Southern Indiana DePauw Purdue Butler WLC Hanover College Xavier IUPUI Drake Rose-Hulman| University of Evansville | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UE | BLC | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 |
UE | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
UE | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UE | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UE | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 830 students)
UE vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or BLC?
- University of Evansville is 41.5% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at UE than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,100.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than UE ($18,525 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 67.4% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($8,270 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 64.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($34,067 vs. $20,705)
UE vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 83 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming UE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at BLC (3.51)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than BLC (58.5%)
UE vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville 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 UE graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/