Bethany College vs The King's College

Bethany Lutheran College and The King's College, while both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Bethany Lutheran, located in Mankato, Minnesota, boasts a higher acceptance rate (88%) compared to The King's College in New York City (58%). Bethany Lutheran's student body is predominantly female (62%), while The King's College has a more balanced gender ratio. Both institutions offer a range of popular majors, including nursing, business, and education, but Bethany Lutheran also features strong programs in music and social work. The King's College emphasizes a liberal arts curriculum, preparing students for careers in law, public policy, and ministry. With graduation rates of 65% and 78% respectively, both colleges demonstrate a commitment to student success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Bethany Lutheran College	The King's College
Overview
Location	Mankato, Minnesota	New York, New York
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	61.5%	43.8%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1390
ACT range	N/A	24 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants	714	1,011
Total number of admissions given out	439	443
Admitted students who chose to enroll	199	57
Yield rate	45.3%	12.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$39,490	$57,209
Average net price	$17,640	$33,968
Tuition	$27,980	$37,000
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,840 Meal plan: $4,280
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,117	99.0% Average amount $24,767
Students receiving federal student loan	49.0% Average amount $5,283	82.0% Average amount $5,267
Students taking out private loans	15.0% Average amount $9,790	7.0% Average amount $15,120

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	781 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%	384 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%
Graduate students	17 Men 64.7% Women 35.3%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	38.9%	N/A
International students	16.8%	5.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	547	207
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Minnesota Wisconsin Arizona South Dakota Florida	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Education Engineering	Liberal Arts Business Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.7%	57.7%
Dropout rate	16.4%	41.6%
Transferred out	20.9%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,098 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $41,290 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $27,488 Year 3: $27,943 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,242 Year 2: $46,321 Year 3: $60,508 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,000 Year 2: $38,906 Year 3: $42,617

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