- Both Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) and Hamline University are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- Hamline University has more expensive tuition of $48,311 than BLC ($30,010).
- Hamline University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.11% than BLC (79.12%).
- Hamline University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than BLC (1,120).
- Hamline University is larger with 2,638 students than BLC (830 students).
Bethany Lutheran College View More Rivals | Hamline University View More Rivals | |
| #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota | Rankings | #10 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mankato, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
BLC| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,010 | Undergraduate | $48,311 |
| $10,815 | Graduate | $10,281 |
| $20,038 | Financial Aid | $29,362 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | |
| 79.12% | Acceptance Rate | 69.11% |
| 44.30% | Yield | 18.22% |
| 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 830 | Total Students | 2,638 |
| 792 | Undergraduate | 1,765 |
| 38 | Graduate | 873 |
| 129 | Online Enrollment | 471 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) $3,970 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 849) $5,150 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 42 Full-time 35 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 144 Full-time 182 Part-time |
| 112 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 396 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,316 for Faculties $64,283 Part-time |