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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,351 | 678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,310 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,020 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,454 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,465 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 1,777 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,351 students vs. 678 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Bluffton University than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($35,498.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($21,299 vs. $28,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 3.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,866 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($29,291 vs. $22,454)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Ann Arbor (990) is 18 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/