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Overview |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 1,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $31,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $31,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $11,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $25,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 3,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 2,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,446 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Notre Dame College?
- Bluffton University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $31,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Bluffton University than Notre Dame College ($35,498.00 vs. $31,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Bluffton University ($20,606 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 4.1% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,398 vs. $11,866)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Notre Dame College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 13% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($29,291 vs. $25,926)
Bluffton University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 73 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Notre Dame College (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,600)
- Notre Dame College and Bluffton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/