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Overview |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BLC | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 72.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at University of St Thomas than Bethany Lutheran College ($48,930.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than University of St Thomas ($18,525 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 52.2% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($8,270 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 55.9% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($32,284 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or BLC .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 128 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BLC (3.51)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and BLC.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $24,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/