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USD WLC Nebraska Minnesota State University-Mankato South Dakota State University University of Sioux Falls| Bethany Lutheran College | Augustana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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 | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 42% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Augustana University?
- Augustana University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($36,332.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Augustana University than Bethany Lutheran College ($36,332.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Augustana University ($18,525 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 10.6% lower than costs at Augustana University ($8,270 vs. $9,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,920 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 90 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Augustana University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Augustana 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 Augustana University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Augustana University earn on average $9,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/