Bethany Lutheran vs Johnson C Smith
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Bethany Lutheran CollegeMankato, MNCompass Score: Very good · Top 33%B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NCCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Bethany Lutheran has the higher graduation rate: 55% against 34% at Johnson C Smith.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Bethany Lutheran has the lower price after aid: $12,571 a year, against $19,940 at Johnson C Smith.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Bethany Lutheran: $46,110, against $42,680 at Johnson C Smith.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 33%
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 42%
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Liberal arts colleges
Liberal arts colleges
Location
Mankato, MN
Charlotte, NC
Setting
City
City
Students
902
1,102
Sports
NCAA Division III · Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Division II · Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Admission
Admission rate
39%
45%
Average SAT
1150
Not reported
ACT middle 50%
21–26
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
55%
34%
First-year retention
72%
71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,110
$42,680
Median debt
$23,000
$30,000
Cost
Average price after aid
$20,148
$20,894
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
$12,571
$19,940
$30,001–$48,000
$16,564
$21,165
$48,001–$75,000
$17,233
$21,005
$75,001–$110,000
$20,099
$19,722
Over $110,000
$24,961
$29,050
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Business administration $53,811
- Business administration $51,371
- Criminology $46,215
- Kinesiology and exercise science $44,678
- Biology $42,595
- Communication studies $40,600
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.