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Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University UNH Moravian College| Bethany Lutheran College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | FDU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
BLC | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BLC | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BLC | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 17.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at FDU than Bethany Lutheran College ($33,264.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than FDU ($18,525 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 88.5% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($8,270 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 37.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,436 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 40 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or FDU? 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 FDU and BLC.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $15,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/