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Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota WLC University of Minnesota-Duluth St. Kate's Gustavus Adolphus College Concordia College at Moorhead Oberlin Northwestern College Wisconsin Concordia University-Saint Paul| Bethany Lutheran College | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $250 |
Diversity |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Hamline University than Bethany Lutheran College ($45,540.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Hamline University ($18,525 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 35.6% lower than costs at Hamline University ($8,270 vs. $11,213)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($33,013 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 53 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Hamline 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 Hamline University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $17,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- BLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/