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ETSU Liberty University WLC Queens Hanover College| Bethany Lutheran College | Milligan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Milligan College, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $6,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $17,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $18,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 615 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 52% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | - | ||
Campus |
BLC | Milligan College | ||
| 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
- Bethany Lutheran College is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (830 students vs. 0 students)
BLC vs. Milligan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Milligan College?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Milligan College for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at BLC than Milligan College ($28,330.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than BLC ($17,371 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 32.3% lower than costs at Bethany Lutheran College ($6,250 vs. $8,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Milligan College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Milligan College ($20,705 vs. $18,955)
BLC vs. Milligan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Milligan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan College or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- Milligan College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Milligan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Milligan 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 Milligan College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/