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Overview |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Bluffton University is 360.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.7% higher at Bluffton University than PennWest Edinboro ($35,498.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 1.8% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,660 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($29,291 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 22 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
Bluffton University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than PennWest Edinboro (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $2,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro and Bluffton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Edinboro and Bluffton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/