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Overview |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Alvernia University than Bethany Lutheran College ($41,060.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Alvernia University ($19,456 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 82.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($8,270 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,611 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 76 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Alvernia University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Alvernia University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is the same as at Alvernia University (53% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/