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Milikin WLC St. Ambrose University ISU CULVER Eureka College Western Illinois University Loras College Illinois| Monmouth College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 727 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,320 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,320 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,116 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,088 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,405 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth 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
- Bethany Lutheran College is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (902 students vs. 727 students)
Monmouth College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or BLC?
- Monmouth College is 48% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Monmouth College than Bethany Lutheran College ($43,320.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than BLC ($19,088 vs. $19,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 34.4% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($8,270 vs. $11,116)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 80.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($36,405 vs. $20,192)
Monmouth College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 4 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than BLC (51%)
Monmouth College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth 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 Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $8,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/