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University of Toledo Concord University| Bluffton University | Mercy College of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| 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
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,150 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Bluffton University is 119.1% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at Bluffton University than Mercy College of Ohio ($35,498.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Bluffton University ($15,705 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 66.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($7,108 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 186.5% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($29,291 vs. $10,223)
Bluffton University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Bluffton University .
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Bluffton University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/