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Overview |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $208 |
Diversity |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 26% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Twin Cities is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Minnesota?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 102% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Minnesota than Bethany Lutheran College ($34,410.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than BLC ($16,730 vs. $19,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 57.5% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($8,270 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 71% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($20,192 vs. $11,807)
BLC vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or BLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 214 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (70% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $20,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $37,300)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $3,065 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($20,185 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($208 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/