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Overview |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 745 students)
University of Akron vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 243.8% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.6% higher at Bluffton University than University of Akron Main Campus ($34,716.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Bluffton University ($14,667 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 7% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($11,602 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 231% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($28,214 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 77 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
University of Akron vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/