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Overview |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 86% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 59.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Salve Regina University than Bethany Lutheran College ($45,250.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Salve Regina University ($18,525 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 99.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($8,270 vs. $16,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($26,787 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or BLC .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $17,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/