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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo SUNY College at Oswego Siena College| Bethany Lutheran College | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BLC | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 33% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at St. Bona than Bethany Lutheran College ($38,950.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than St. Bona ($19,456 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 81.4% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($8,270 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,508 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 8 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and BLC.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $11,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/