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UNCG Lenoir-Rhyne University Ferrum College Catawba College WLC University of Lynchburg Wingate University Greensboro College Elon Methodist McDaniel College| Bethany Lutheran College | Guilford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Guilford College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,208 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 38% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Guilford College than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,400.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Guilford College ($19,456 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 58.4% lower than costs at Guilford College ($8,270 vs. $13,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Guilford College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 64% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($33,106 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Guilford College earn on average $3,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,635)
- BLC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/