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Overview |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 3,598 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #942 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $24,516 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $20,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 4,785 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 3,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 870/1120 | ||
| 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 | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tiffin University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,598 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Tiffin University?
- Bluffton University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Tiffin University for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Bluffton University than Tiffin University ($35,498.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Tiffin University ($21,299 vs. $24,516)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 6.6% lower than costs at Tiffin University ($11,866 vs. $12,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Tiffin University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Tiffin University ($29,291 vs. $20,572)
Bluffton University vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Bluffton University .
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Tiffin University has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Tiffin University? 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 Tiffin University and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Tiffin University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Tiffin University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,600)
- Tiffin University students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,117 vs. $27,000)
- Tiffin University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/