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Cedarville University IWU Wheaton College Hope College Calvin College Butler University of Southern Indiana Purdue Franklin College of Indiana WLC DePauw Hanover College| Taylor University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 830 students)
Taylor University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or BLC?
- Taylor University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Taylor University than Bethany Lutheran College ($37,176.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Taylor University ($18,525 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 33.7% lower than costs at Taylor University ($8,270 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Taylor University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($23,303 vs. $20,705)
Taylor University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 117 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than BLC (58.5%)
Taylor University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Taylor University earn on average $4,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University 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/