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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Nebraska St. Cloud State University Augustana Iowa| Bethany Lutheran College | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #600 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $259 |
Diversity |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
BLC | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or South Dakota State University?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 264.5% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at BLC than South Dakota State University ($28,330.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than BLC ($18,160 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Bethany Lutheran College ($8,087 vs. $8,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 355% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($20,705 vs. $4,551)
BLC vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 6 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BLC (3.51)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,116)
- BLC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($240 vs. $259)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/