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Overview |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 678 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,498 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,498 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,866 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,299 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,291 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,873 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,757 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 85% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 678 students)
Bluffton University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or WVSU?
- Bluffton University is 316.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.5% higher at Bluffton University than West Virginia State University ($35,498.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Bluffton University ($10,878 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,866 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 238.4% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($29,291 vs. $8,657)
Bluffton University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 45 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Bluffton University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than West Virginia State University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $7,900 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/