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South Dakota State University University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU USD MSU Minnesota WLC Northwest The University of Montana ISU Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach St. Cloud State University| Bethany Lutheran College | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 60% | ||
Campus |
BLC | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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
- University of North Dakota is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or University of North Dakota?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 206.7% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at BLC than University of North Dakota ($28,330.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than BLC ($17,359 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 23% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,270 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 224.2% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($20,705 vs. $6,387)
BLC vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or BLC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 14 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or University of North Dakota? 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 North Dakota and BLC.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $17,400 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- BLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota 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/