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University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg WLC Seton Hill University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Hood| Bethany Lutheran College | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Chatham | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
BLC | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BLC | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Chatham than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,625.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Chatham ($18,525 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 53.8% lower than costs at Chatham University ($8,270 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 32% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,330 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or BLC .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Chatham? 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 Chatham and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bethany Lutheran College earn on average $600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Chatham graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/