Bethany Lutheran College Value of an Education

Is BLC a Good Educational Value for the Money?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the educational value of an education from Bethany Lutheran College below.

Within Minnesota, Bethany Lutheran College is Considered an Average Quality College at a Great Price.

Bethany Lutheran College's overall average net price combined with an average quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Minnesota. This lands Bethany Lutheran College in the #6 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Minnesota.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

Bethany Lutheran College's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned BLC a ranking of #27 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Bethany Lutheran College compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$94,095 - Bethany Lutheran College $122,581 - Salisbury University $122,887 - Centenary College of Louisiana $124,166 - Randolph College
	Good
Average	Fair	$137,217 - Otterbein University
	Low	$155,568 - University of Hartford $158,694 - Nova Southeastern University $164,949 - College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Overpriced	Poor	$172,575 - Belmont University $196,333 - University of La Verne $234,067 - School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Apply for Scholarships

And the Grand Total Comes To: $94,095

On average, a bachelor's degree at Bethany Lutheran College will cost you about $94,095. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $21,982 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$21,982
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$94,095

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Bethany Lutheran College. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$154,740	568	A
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$94,095	252	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$91,568	308	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$154,740	16	B
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$94,095	13	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$91,568	15	B

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Minnesota.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full methodology article for more.

‹ Back to G.I. Bill

Continue to Outcomes ›