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Overview |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 880/1083 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Mount St. Joseph is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,083 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- Bluffton University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than College of Mount St. Joseph for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $35,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Bluffton University than College of Mount St. Joseph ($35,498.00 vs. $35,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Bluffton University ($15,887 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 5.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,200 vs. $11,866)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as College of Mount St. Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 5.5% larger than aid received College of Mount St. Joseph ($29,291 vs. $27,761)
Bluffton University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Bluffton University .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
Bluffton University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is the same as at College of Mount St. Joseph (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Mount St. Joseph earn on average $4,100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Mount St. Joseph students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/