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Penn State UHart CCSU Monmouth University Delaware Valley University Quinnipiac WLC University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown UConn ECSU SCSU Springfield College| University of Saint Joseph | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USJ | BLC | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
USJ | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
USJ | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Joseph is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,992 students vs. 830 students)
USJ vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or BLC?
- University of Saint Joseph is 48.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at USJ than Bethany Lutheran College ($42,050.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than USJ ($18,525 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 60.1% lower than costs at University of Saint Joseph ($8,270 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 36.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,311 vs. $20,705)
USJ vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 142 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming BLC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at USJ (3.46)
- USJ has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
USJ vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $13,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/