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Cabrini College WCU La Salle University WLC CHC Eastern University Elizabethtown College Neumann Alvernia University DeSales University Widener University-Main Campus Cedar Crest College| Bethany Lutheran College | Immaculata University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,407 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Immaculata University?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at BLC than Immaculata University ($29,280.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Immaculata University ($19,456 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 55.6% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($8,270 vs. $12,870)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Immaculata University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 29.5% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($20,192 vs. $15,598)
BLC vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 99 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $17,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University 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/