Bethany Lutheran College Comparison

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Overview

BLC
Location Mankato, MN
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 902
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation Other (none of the above)
Status Non-profit
Website blc.edu
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Costs

BLC
Tuition (In State) $29,280
Tuition (Out of State) $29,280
Room & Board $8,270
Avg Net Price $19,456
Avg Grant Aid $20,192
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

BLC
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 881
Admitted 449
Acceptance Rate 51%
Enrolled % 42.3%
Avg High School GPA 3.51
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 21/26
SAT Range 1000/1260
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jul 1, 2025

Academics

BLC
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (18%)
  • Business (14%)
  • Biology (13%)
  • Communication (13%)
  • Psychology (10%)

Outcomes

BLC
Graduation Rate 53%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $37,300
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $23,250
Median Loan Payment $240

Diversity

BLC
% Men 2%
% Women 3%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 88%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 3%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 1%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

BLC
% In-State 54%
% Out-of-State 31%

Campus

BLC
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/