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Marquette University Carthage MLC Carroll University Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Bethany Lutheran College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | WLC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
BLC | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
BLC | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at WLC than Bethany Lutheran College ($33,210.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than WLC ($18,525 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 37.6% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($8,270 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($23,128 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 27 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BLC (3.51)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or WLC? 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 WLC and BLC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $5,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/