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Overview |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 984 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $215 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bluefield College is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (991 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Bluefield College?
- Bluefield College is 120.1% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Bluefield College than Allen University ($27,600.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Bluefield College ($13,774 vs. $22,904)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 12.8% lower than costs at Bluefield College ($8,584 vs. $9,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 65% larger than aid received Allen University ($18,596 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Allen University .
- Bluefield College has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen University or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and Allen University.
- Graduates from Bluefield College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $24,300)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $16,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $37,119)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($215 vs. $383)
- More Bluefield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/