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WLC Winona State University UHart| Bethany Lutheran College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 23% |
Students |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 45% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| 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
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 43% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,520.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($18,525 vs. $22,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 23.6% lower than costs at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($8,270 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 45.3% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($30,091 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 28 points higher than at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (23)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $11,100 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $37,300)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and BLC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and BLC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/