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Lesley University Suffolk University Dean College WLC Framingham State University Bridgewater State Emmanuel College University of Massachusetts-Boston University of Southern Maine AIC| Lasell College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #669 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,000 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,477 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,921 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,060 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,517 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1260 | 1000/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | BLC | ||
| 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
- Lasell College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 902 students)
Lasell College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Lasell College for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at BLC than Lasell College ($29,280.00 vs. $26,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Lasell College ($19,456 vs. $28,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 63.2% lower than costs at Lasell College ($8,270 vs. $13,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 72.9% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($34,921 vs. $20,192)
Lasell College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 108 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Lasell College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than BLC (51%)
Lasell College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or BLC? 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 BLC and Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Lasell College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lasell College earn on average $5,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lasell College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/