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George Fox University Pacific OSU UO WLC Portland State University Saint Martin's University University of Portland Willamette University| Bethany Lutheran College | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Linfield | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
BLC | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 13% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
BLC | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 64.8% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Linfield than Bethany Lutheran College ($46,700.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Linfield ($18,525 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 64.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($8,270 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($29,744 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 13 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Linfield? 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 Linfield and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (73% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $19,100 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Linfield students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/