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Doane University WLC Bellevue University Missouri Baptist University| Bethany Lutheran College | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
BLC | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at MidlandU than Bethany Lutheran College ($37,500.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than MidlandU ($18,525 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 21.7% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,270 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,057 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 112 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Midland University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $5,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/