- Both Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) and University of Northwestern-St Paul are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has more expensive tuition of $36,830 than BLC ($30,010).
- BLC has tighter acceptance rate of 79.12% than University of Northwestern-St Paul (93.40%).
- University of Northwestern-St Paul has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than BLC (1,120).
- University of Northwestern-St Paul is larger with 3,253 students than BLC (830 students).
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| #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota | Rankings | #12 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Mankato, MN | Location | Saint Paul, MN |
BLC| Known as | University of Northwestern (MN) | Northwestern |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $30,010 | Undergraduate | $36,830 |
| $10,815 | Graduate | $9,720 |
| $20,038 | Financial Aid | $19,837 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 79.12% | Acceptance Rate | 93.40% |
| 44.30% | Yield | 35.75% |
| 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 830 | Total Students | 3,253 |
| 792 | Undergraduate | 3,161 |
| 38 | Graduate | 92 |
| 129 | Online Enrollment | 1,295 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) $3,970 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 966) $6,300 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 42 Full-time 35 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 76 Full-time 208 Part-time |
| 112 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 351 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,685 for Faculties $55,006 Part-time |