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Overview |
BLC | Northwest | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BLC | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BLC | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 29% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Northwest?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 354.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at BLC than Northwest Missouri State University ($29,280.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than BLC ($15,497 vs. $19,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 42.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,270 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 132.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($20,192 vs. $8,700)
BLC vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 27 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Northwest? 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 Northwest and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/