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Overview |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bluffton University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (745 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Bluffton University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at NDNU than Bluffton University ($36,306.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 29.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,602 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($28,214 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 62 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $40,600)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/