College comparison

Bethany Lutheran College vs University of Lynchburg

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN	University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA
Acceptance rateBethany Lutheran College is more selective	39%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1180	980–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	669	1,577
Avg net price	$20,148	$22,235
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Lynchburg reports higher median earnings	$46,110	$56,380
Graduation rate	55%	57%
Median debt	$23,000	$27,000
Economic mobility	0.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Bethany Lutheran College or University of Lynchburg harder to get into?

Bethany Lutheran College is more selective: Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate is approximately 39% and University of Lynchburg's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College vs University of Lynchburg?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1180 at Bethany Lutheran College and 980–1230 at University of Lynchburg. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.