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CSU Wofford College Campbell University Clemson Lander University WLC Converse College North Greenville University Eckerd College UofSC CofC Samford University| Bethany Lutheran College | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | PC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $269 |
Diversity |
BLC | PC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 46% | ||
Campus |
BLC | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at PC than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,200.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than PC ($19,456 vs. $20,058)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 53.7% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,270 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 84.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($37,241 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 8 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BLC (3.51)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or PC? 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 PC and BLC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $10,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,108)
- BLC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/