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Marywood Penn State Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Wilkes Ursinus College Arcadia University of Scranton WLC Misericordia University Montclair State University Immaculata University Duquesne University| Bethany Lutheran College | DeSales University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BLC | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BLC | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 45.1% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at DeSales University than Bethany Lutheran College ($41,100.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than DeSales University ($18,525 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 63.2% lower than costs at DeSales University ($8,270 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,824 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 20 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or DeSales 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 DeSales University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $13,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/