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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest WLC Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | BLC | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 830 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $240 |
Diversity |
UNI | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UNI | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 830 students)
UNI vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 249.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at BLC than University of Northern Iowa ($28,330.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than BLC ($15,782 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 13% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,270 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 222.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($20,705 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 24 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at BLC (3.51)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than BLC (58.5%)
UNI vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $10,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/