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Overview |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or RU?
- Bluffton University is 322.5% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Bluffton University than Radford University ($35,498.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Bluffton University ($18,282 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 0.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,866 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Radford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 226.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($29,291 vs. $8,968)
Bluffton University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Bluffton University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or RU? 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 RU and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Radford University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,600)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/