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Overview |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 11,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #834 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $6,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $16,478 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $7,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $4,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 11,190 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 9,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (11,519 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Bluffton University is 421.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $6,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at Bluffton University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($35,498.00 vs. $16,478.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Bluffton University ($13,670 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 52.7% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($7,770 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 616.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($29,291 vs. $4,087)
Bluffton University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 78 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $4,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/