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ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University Umary University of Minnesota-Rochester| Bethany Lutheran College | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | NDSU | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
BLC | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
BLC | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 65% | ||
Campus |
BLC | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or NDSU?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 214.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at BLC than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($29,280.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than BLC ($16,461 vs. $19,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 15.7% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,270 vs. $9,565)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 245.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($20,192 vs. $5,841)
BLC vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or BLC .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 17 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BLC (3.51)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or NDSU? 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 NDSU and BLC.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $16,300 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,300)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus and BLC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/