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Overview |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $289 |
Diversity |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 77% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Michael's College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,399 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 68.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Bethany Lutheran College ($47,640.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Saint Michael's College ($18,525 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 81.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($8,270 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 79.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($37,162 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $15,300 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($240 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/