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Overview |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 9,350 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #544 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $12,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $18,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $19,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $6,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 9,502 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1128/1335 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 14% | ||
Campus |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Duluth is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (9,350 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 129.4% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $12,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.8% higher at BLC than University of Minnesota Duluth ($29,280.00 vs. $18,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Minnesota-Duluth ($19,456 vs. $19,542)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,270 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 195.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($20,192 vs. $6,833)
BLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Duluth or BLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Duluth (1109) is 35 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Duluth students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.51) as students at University of Minnesota-Duluth (3.51)
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth? 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth and BLC.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Duluth is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Duluth earn on average $16,200 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Duluth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/