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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University WLC Bemidji State University| Bethany Lutheran College | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $230 |
Diversity |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BLC | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or MSU Moorhead?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 220.5% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at BLC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($28,330.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than BLC ($17,939 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 22.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,270 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 199.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($20,705 vs. $6,905)
BLC vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 25 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BLC (3.51)
- BLC has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
BLC vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $5,100 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,300)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $974 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($22,276 vs. $23,250)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/