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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 678 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 133.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Bluffton University than Eastern Michigan University ($35,498.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Bluffton University ($17,388 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 4.8% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($11,866 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 186.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($29,291 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 57 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/