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WLC Stephens College| Bethany Lutheran College | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1030/1120 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $124 |
Diversity |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 63% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Cottey College | ||
| 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
- Bethany Lutheran College is larger than than Cottey College based on total student enrollment (830 students vs. 311 students)
BLC vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Cottey College?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Cottey College for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at BLC than Cottey College ($28,330.00 vs. $23,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cottey College than BLC ($17,123 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 4.2% lower than costs at Cottey College ($8,270 vs. $8,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Cottey College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Cottey College ($20,705 vs. $17,308)
BLC vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 25 points higher than at Cottey College (1049)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cottey College (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cottey College (3.39)
- Cottey College has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Cottey College? 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 Cottey College and BLC.
- Graduates from Bethany Lutheran College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $23,250)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($124 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cottey College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/