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St Olaf Coe College Drake Knox College Gustavus Adolphus College WLC Grinnell Creighton University Concordia College at Moorhead Lawrence Cornell College Carthage| Luther College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | 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
- Luther College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 830 students)
Luther- Norse vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or BLC?
- Luther College is 67.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Luther- Norse than Bethany Lutheran College ($47,510.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Luther- Norse ($18,525 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 29% lower than costs at Luther College ($8,270 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 71.2% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($35,441 vs. $20,705)
Luther- Norse vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 105 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than BLC (58.5%)
Luther- Norse vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (69% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $12,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BLC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/