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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
KY State | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 19% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 745 students)
KY State vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 342% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.9% higher at Bluffton University than Kentucky State University ($34,716.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Bluffton University ($11,473 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 43.7% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($8,076 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 241.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($28,214 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 41 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than KY State (91.5%)
KY State vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Kentucky State University (59% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $9,600 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $31,000)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/