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UW-Stout Madison College Regis College Alverno College| Bluffton University | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Bluffton University is 193.7% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.7% higher at Bluffton University than Herzing University Madison ($34,716.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Herzing University-Madison ($21,247 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 25.5% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($9,243 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 420.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($28,214 vs. $5,423)
Bluffton University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Bluffton University .
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Herzing University-Madison (94.5%)
Bluffton University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Herzing University Madison (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/