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Alfred University Iona College WLC Stockton Binghamton University Mount Saint Mary College UB SUNY Cortland Cazenovia College SUNY College at Plattsburgh Alvernia University SUNY at Geneseo| Bethany Lutheran College | Hartwick College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Oneonta, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | hartwick.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $50,254 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $50,254 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $14,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $22,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $41,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 3,553 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 2,122 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 10/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Hartwick College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Hartwick College | ||
| 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
- Hartwick College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,103 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Hartwick College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Hartwick College?
- Hartwick College is 77.4% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Hartwick College than Bethany Lutheran College ($50,254.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Hartwick College ($18,525 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 69.6% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($8,270 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Hartwick College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 101.5% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($41,717 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Hartwick College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Hartwick College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hartwick College or BLC .
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Hartwick College (3.36)
- Hartwick College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Hartwick College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Hartwick College? 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 Hartwick College and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $7,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Hartwick College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Hartwick College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartwick College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/