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Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University University of St Thomas WLC Edgewood College Stritch Augustana| Bethany Lutheran College | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | SNC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #420 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BLC | SNC | ||
| 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 Norbert College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 49.3% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at SNC than Bethany Lutheran College ($42,304.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than SNC ($18,525 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 47.5% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($8,270 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 38.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,627 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 51 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BLC (3.51)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or SNC? 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 SNC and BLC.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $13,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/