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Overview |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 14,590 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #731 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | mnsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $17,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,606 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $16,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $6,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 11,152 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 7,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 70.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | |||
| 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 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $233 |
Diversity |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Minnesota State University-Mankato | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Mankato is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (14,590 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Minnesota State University-Mankato?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 239% more expensive to attend than Minnesota State University-Mankato for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at BLC than Minnesota State University Mankato ($28,330.00 vs. $17,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Mankato than BLC ($16,809 vs. $18,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 28.2% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Mankato ($8,270 vs. $10,606)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Minnesota State University Mankato (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 197.4% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Mankato ($20,705 vs. $6,961)
BLC vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Minnesota State University-Mankato? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota State University-Mankato or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 44 points higher than at Minnesota State University-Mankato (1030)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Minnesota State University-Mankato (3.37)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato has a higher acceptance rate (70.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Minnesota State University-Mankato Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Minnesota State University-Mankato? 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 Minnesota State University-Mankato and BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Minnesota State University Mankato (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato earn on average $9,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,300)
- Minnesota State University Mankato students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than BLC graduates. ($22,575 vs. $23,250)
- Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than BLC graduates. ($233 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota State University-Mankato students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/