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Seton Hill University Ithaca College Nazareth College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 |
EC | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
EC | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
EC | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bushnell University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (758 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Bushnell?
- Elmira College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at EC than Bushnell University ($36,152.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than EC ($22,534 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 27.4% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,980 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 15.1% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($26,386 vs. $22,933)
EC vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or EC .
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
EC vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and EC.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Elmira College (100% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $100 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/