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Overview |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Albion, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albion.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,226 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,226 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,570 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,470 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,344 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,438 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 4,522 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Albion College | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albion College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 678 students)
Albion College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albion College or Bluffton University?
- Albion College is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($55,226.00 vs. $35,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Albion College than Bluffton University ($55,226.00 vs. $35,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albion College than Bluffton University ($18,470 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 5.9% lower than costs at Albion College ($11,866 vs. $12,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albion College as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 71.9% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($50,344 vs. $29,291)
Albion College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albion College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Albion College .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 132 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Albion College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Albion College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albion College or Bluffton University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bluffton University and Albion College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Bluffton University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/