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Staten Island WLC Ithaca College Marist College Pace University-New York| Bethany Lutheran College | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $272 |
Diversity |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 38% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 74.6% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.6% higher at Wagner College than Bethany Lutheran College ($49,460.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Wagner College ($18,525 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 84.8% lower than costs at Wagner College ($8,270 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 66.6% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($34,485 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $26,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,379)
- BLC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($240 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College 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/