- Saint Cloud State University (Saint Cloud State) is a public school while Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- BLC has more expensive tuition of $30,010 than Saint Cloud State ($10,117).
- BLC has tighter acceptance rate of 79.12% than Saint Cloud State (85.78%).
- Saint Cloud State has higher SAT scores of 1,135 than BLC (1,120).
- Saint Cloud State is larger with 10,420 students than BLC (830 students).
| Saint Cloud State University View More Rivals | Bethany Lutheran College View More Rivals | |
| #23 in Minnesota | Rankings | #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Cloud, MN | Location | Mankato, MN |
Saint Cloud State| Known as | BLC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,117 | Undergraduate | $30,010 |
| $10,484 Minnesota residents $15,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,815 |
| $5,564 | Financial Aid | $20,038 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 85.78% | Acceptance Rate | 79.12% |
| 27.54% | Yield | 44.30% |
| 1,135 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,420 | Total Students | 830 |
| 8,569 | Undergraduate | 792 |
| 1,851 | Graduate | 38 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 129 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 69% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,599) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) $3,970 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 381 Full-time 191 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 921 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 112 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $89,429 for Faculties $69,401 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time |