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WPI| Bluffton University | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | New England Tech | ||
| 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
- New England Institute of Technology is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,850 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or New England Tech?
- Bluffton University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than New England Tech for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $33,225.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Bluffton University than New England Institute of Technology ($35,498.00 vs. $33,225.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than New England Tech ($21,299 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 43.6% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($11,866 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 151.5% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($29,291 vs. $11,646)
Bluffton University vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Bluffton University .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Bluffton University.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,600)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England Tech 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 New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/