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Northwestern College University of St Thomas Minnesota St Olaf Wheaton College WLC Concordia College at Moorhead| Bethany Lutheran College | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $252 |
Diversity |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 21% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (3,546 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at Bethel University than Bethany Lutheran College ($41,110.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Bethel University ($18,525 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 38.9% lower than costs at Bethel University ($8,270 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($24,586 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethel University (1127) is 53 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Bethel University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Bethel 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 Bethel University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $12,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,400)
- BLC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($240 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/