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Albion College Cornerstone University GVSU Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University Cedarville University| Spring Arbor University | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
SAU | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 745 students)
SAU vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Bluffton University than Spring Arbor University ($34,716.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than SAU ($21,247 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 8.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,652 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,214 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 101 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Spring Arbor University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/