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Trine University IPFW Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU University of Saint Francis| Indiana Institute of Technology | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,595 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indianatech.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,064 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,064 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,854 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,179 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,813 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,323 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,442 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 2% |
Students |
Indiana Tech | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Indiana Tech | 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 745 students)
Indiana Tech vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana Tech or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Bluffton University than Indiana Institute of Technology ($34,716.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Indiana Tech ($21,247 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 6.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,854 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($28,214 vs. $19,813)
Indiana Tech vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana Tech or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Indiana Tech .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 10 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Indiana Tech students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Indiana Tech vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (59% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $6,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,600)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/