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Juniata College F&M WCU Marist College Temple Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College WLC Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg| Bethany Lutheran College | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Susquahanna than Bethany Lutheran College ($54,440.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Susquahanna ($18,525 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 80.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($8,270 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 97.6% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($40,914 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or BLC .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $19,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/