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University of Mount Union WLC Walsh College Kent State Cleveland State| Bethany Lutheran College | Hiram College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Hiram | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Hiram, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | hiram.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Hiram | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $25,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $25,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $19,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $18,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Hiram | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,896 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Hiram | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Hiram | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Hiram | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BLC | Hiram | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Hiram | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hiram College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,018 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Hiram Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Hiram?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Hiram for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at BLC than Hiram College ($28,330.00 vs. $25,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Hiram ($18,525 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 28.2% lower than costs at Hiram College ($8,270 vs. $10,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Hiram College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Hiram College ($20,705 vs. $18,941)
BLC vs. Hiram Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Hiram? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiram or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 3 points higher than at Hiram (1071)
- Incoming Hiram students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Hiram (3.28)
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Hiram Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Hiram? 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 Hiram and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hiram College 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 Hiram graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiram students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/