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Overview |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Edgewood College?
- Bluffton University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Bluffton University than Edgewood College ($34,716.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Edgewood College ($21,247 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 4.5% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,602 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($28,214 vs. $19,418)
Bluffton University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 78 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Bluffton University (96.3%)
Bluffton University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Edgewood College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,600)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/