- Both St Catherine University (St. Kate's) and Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) are private.
- Both schools are located in Minnesota.
- St. Kate's has more expensive tuition of $49,758 than BLC ($30,010).
- St. Kate's has tighter acceptance rate of 70.13% than BLC (79.12%).
- St. Kate's has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than BLC (1,120).
- St. Kate's is larger with 3,577 students than BLC (830 students).
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| #9 in Minnesota | Rankings | #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Paul, MN | Location | Mankato, MN |
St. Kate's| Known as | BLC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $49,758 | Undergraduate | $30,010 |
| $18,570 | Graduate | $10,815 |
| $23,473 | Financial Aid | $20,038 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 70.13% | Acceptance Rate | 79.12% |
| 21.11% | Yield | 44.30% |
| 1,340 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,577 | Total Students | 830 |
| 2,404 | Undergraduate | 792 |
| 1,173 | Graduate | 38 |
| 1,043 | Online Enrollment | 129 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $51,100 | 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 | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $5,850 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 | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 250 Full-time 228 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 642 Full-time 244 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 112 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $67,163 for Faculties $58,433 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time |