- University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth ($19,762).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has tighter acceptance rate of 76.61% than BLC (79.12%).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than BLC (1,120).
- University of Minnesota-Duluth is larger with 9,675 students than BLC (830 students).
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| #19 in Minnesota | Rankings | #196 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Minnesota |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Duluth, MN | Location | Mankato, MN |
| Known as | BLC | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,318 Minnesota residents $19,762 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $30,010 |
| $20,668 Minnesota residents $31,132 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,815 |
| $7,612 | Financial Aid | $20,038 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 76.61% | Acceptance Rate | 79.12% |
| 34.16% | Yield | 44.30% |
| 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,675 | Total Students | 830 |
| 8,810 | Undergraduate | 792 |
| 865 | Graduate | 38 |
| 221 | Online Enrollment | 129 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $56,300 | 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: 2,960) | 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 |
| 485 Full-time 94 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 1,382 Full-time 201 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 112 Full-time 74 Part-time |
| $75,697 for Faculties $61,767 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,509 for Faculties $56,091 Part-time |