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Overview |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 6,154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $18,187 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $5,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 5,367 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1000/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $248 |
Diversity |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 31% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Winona State University | ||
| 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
- Winona State University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (6,154 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Winona State University?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 237.7% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at BLC than Winona State University ($28,330.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than BLC ($18,187 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 16.7% lower than costs at Winona State University ($8,270 vs. $9,654)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Winona State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 312.7% larger than aid received Winona State University ($20,705 vs. $5,017)
BLC vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Winona State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winona State University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 24 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- Winona State University has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Winona State University? 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 Winona State University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Winona State University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Winona State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Winona State University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Winona State University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winona State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/