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Overview |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 745 students)
Marian vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Bluffton University?
- Marian University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Marian than Bluffton University ($37,600.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Marian ($21,247 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 3.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,602 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($28,904 vs. $28,214)
Marian vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 54 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Marian University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/