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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,936 | $35,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,936 | $35,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,794 | $11,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,111 | $21,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,177 | $29,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,417 | 2,873 | ||
| Admitted | 1,884 | 1,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 2% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 19% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,345 students vs. 678 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $34,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Bluffton University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($35,498.00 vs. $34,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Bluffton University ($19,111 vs. $21,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 7.8% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,866 vs. $12,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 0.4% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($29,291 vs. $29,177)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 94 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,600)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/