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58.5%Acceptance
$30,010Tuition
682Students
60%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$46,110Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Other (not classified)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$30,010
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,010
Average Net Price
$17,680
Students Receiving Financial Aid
22.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,270
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,270
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,080
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$244/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
74.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
41.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
22.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,667
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,224
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,099
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,008
$110,001+ $23,753

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $39,080 sticker price at Bethany Lutheran. The average net cost drops to $17,680 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $15,667 annually, while those making $30-48,000 get the best deal at only $10,224 per year. Higher earners still see substantial breaks, with families earning $75-110,000 paying $17,008 annually.

Over four years, costs range from $40,896 for middle-income families to $94,900 for the highest earners. Graduates typically leave with $23,000 in debt, creating monthly payments of $244. With median earnings reaching $46,110 ten years out, that debt burden stays manageable. The college awards institutional grants averaging $20,705 to 29% of students.

Middle-income families earning $30-48,000 get the best financial deal here, paying less than half what wealthy families pay and qualifying for the most generous aid packages.

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