| BLC vs. Crown |
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|---|---|---|
#166 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #53 in Federal Region V Universities #14 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 (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$31,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$31,410 |
| cheaper$10,815 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,740 |
| More$19,834 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,664 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,150 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier38.97% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter22.78% |
| Lower34.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.06% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Larger1,846 |
| Smaller856 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,523 |
| Smaller43 | Graduate Student Population | Larger323 |
| Smaller158 | Online Student Population | Larger1,214 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 548) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 508) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,870) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 80 | Number of faculty | 112 |
| Higher$65,676 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$48,371 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.