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Overview |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or MBC?
- Bluffton University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Bluffton University than Mary Baldwin College ($34,716.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Bluffton University ($18,746 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 12.4% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,320 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($28,214 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 37 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
Bluffton University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or MBC? 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 MBC and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $2,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Bluffton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College 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 MBC 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/