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Overview |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emmanuel College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 830 students)
Emmanuel College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or BLC?
- Emmanuel College is 56.9% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Emmanuel College than Bethany Lutheran College ($44,448.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Emmanuel College ($18,525 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 102.3% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($8,270 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($29,956 vs. $20,705)
Emmanuel College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
Emmanuel College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College or BLC? 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 BLC and Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $13,300 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmanuel 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/