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Overview |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 34% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Lindenwood University | ||
| 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
- Lindenwood University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Lindenwood University?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at BLC than Lindenwood University ($28,330.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindenwood University than BLC ($18,016 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 23.3% lower than costs at Lindenwood University ($8,270 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Lindenwood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 30.7% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($20,705 vs. $15,840)
BLC vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 31 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Lindenwood University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $6,800 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/