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Overview |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
MidlandU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 19% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Midland University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,557 students vs. 678 students)
MidlandU vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Bluffton University?
- Midland University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $35,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at MidlandU than Bluffton University ($39,370.00 vs. $35,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than MidlandU ($21,299 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 12.3% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,562 vs. $11,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Midland University ($29,291 vs. $28,274)
MidlandU vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 10 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming MidlandU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.26) as students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- MidlandU has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
MidlandU vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Midland University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and MidlandU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and MidlandU 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 MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/