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Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Limestone University WLC UNC Charlotte AMU Methodist Barton College ECU Bellarmine University| Bethany Lutheran College | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | BAC | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
BLC | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
BLC | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or BAC?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 53.1% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at BLC than Belmont Abbey College ($28,330.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than BAC ($18,525 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 41% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($8,270 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 123.5% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($20,705 vs. $9,266)
BLC vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 53 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or BAC? 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 BAC and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Belmont Abbey College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $4,600 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/