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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Bethany Lutheran College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 40% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 18.9% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($34,820.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Roanoke College than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,820.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Roanoke College ($19,456 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 85.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($8,270 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($26,341 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 18 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $13,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College 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/