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Overview |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $29,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $29,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $19,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $20,192 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 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 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $240 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 902 students)
Tuskegee University vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or BLC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($29,280.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at BLC than Tuskegee University ($29,280.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Tuskegee University ($19,456 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 19% lower than costs at Tuskegee University ($8,270 vs. $9,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 197% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($20,192 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 119 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming BLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- BLC has a higher acceptance rate (51%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Tuskegee University (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Tuskegee University earn on average $3,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $8,872 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $32,122)
- BLC graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($240 vs. $332)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/