Crown College vs Bethany College

Crown College and Bethany Lutheran College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Crown College, nestled in the heart of St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students. Bethany Lutheran College, located in the vibrant city of Mankato, Minnesota, maintains a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While Crown College excels in the fields of business, education, and nursing, Bethany Lutheran College shines in the areas of music, social work, and religion. Discover which college aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table below.

	Bethany Lutheran College	Crown College
Overview
Location	Mankato, Minnesota	Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	61.5%	65.1%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	714	911
Total number of admissions given out	439	593
Admitted students who chose to enroll	199	164
Yield rate	45.3%	27.7%
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	$45,284
Average net price	$17,640	$25,513
Tuition	$27,980	$27,270
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $3,840 Meal plan: $4,280	Room/dormitory: $4,840 Meal plan: $4,640
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $21,117	97.0% Average amount $17,272
Students receiving federal student loan	49.0% Average amount $5,283	77.0% Average amount $5,601
Students taking out private loans	15.0% Average amount $9,790	21.0% Average amount $14,806

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	781 Men 44.7% Women 55.3%	1,139 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%
Graduate students	17 Men 64.7% Women 35.3%	337 Men 46.0% Women 54.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	38.9%	N/A
International students	16.8%	1.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	547	519
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	Theology Psychology Business Philosophy and Religious Studies Education
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.7%	60.7%
Dropout rate	16.4%	8.7%
Transferred out	20.9%	30.7%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,590 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $61,348 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $38,326 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,967 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $34,861 Bible/Biblical Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,427 Year 2: $34,650 Year 3: $33,938 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $32,545 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,276 Year 3: $29,894 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,035 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Religion/Religious Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,232 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,524 Year 2: $33,382 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,994 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: N/A

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