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F&M WLC Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Bethany Lutheran College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | W&J | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
BLC | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BLC | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,162 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or W&J?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at BLC than Washington & Jefferson College ($29,280.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than W&J ($19,456 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 68.2% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($8,270 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 93% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($38,971 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or BLC .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BLC (3.51)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or W&J? 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 W&J and BLC.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $19,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/