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Kansas Wesleyan University MidlandU San Francisco Art Institute WLC Concordia University-Seward Union College| Bethany Lutheran College | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Doane University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,879 | ||
| 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 | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Doane University?
- Doane University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Doane University than Bethany Lutheran College ($38,190.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Doane University ($18,525 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 31.8% lower than costs at Doane University ($8,270 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($29,479 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 10 points higher than at Doane University (1064)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Doane University? 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 Doane University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Doane University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/