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Overview |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or BGSU?
- Bluffton University is 208% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.9% higher at Bluffton University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($34,716.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Bluffton University ($20,485 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 8.5% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,602 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 217.1% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($28,214 vs. $8,898)
Bluffton University vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 40 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming BGSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Bluffton University vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/