| BLC vs. Augsburg |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#166 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region V Universities #10 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$31,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$45,452 |
| cheaper$10,815 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,766 |
| Less$19,834 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,334 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter38.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.98% |
| Favorable34.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.60% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller899 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,249 |
| Smaller856 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,527 |
| Smaller43 | Graduate Student Population | Larger722 |
| Larger158 | Online Student Population | Smaller79 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,078) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,469) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 80 | Number of faculty | 313 |
| Lower$65,676 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$75,700 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.