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Overview |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 745 students)
Hood vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Bluffton University?
- Hood College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Hood than Bluffton University ($43,800.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Hood ($21,247 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 17.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($11,602 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($34,047 vs. $28,214)
Hood vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Bluffton University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/