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Overview |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Duluth, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 9,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #527 | |||
| 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) | $28,330 | $12,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $18,028 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $9,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $18,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $7,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
BLC | University of Minnesota-Duluth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 9,512 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 7,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1120/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
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 | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| 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 | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 16% | ||
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 (9,675 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. University of Minnesota-Duluth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 124.2% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Duluth for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $12,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at BLC than University of Minnesota Duluth ($28,330.00 vs. $18,028.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Duluth than BLC ($18,031 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 16.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Duluth ($8,270 vs. $9,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Minnesota Duluth (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 181.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Duluth ($20,705 vs. $7,345)
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 (80.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
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/