University of Akron vs. Bluffton University

University of Akron Main Campus vs. Bluffton University comparison

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Overview	University of Akron	Bluffton University
Location	Akron, OH	Bluffton, OH
Setting	Midsize City	Distant Town
Enrollment	13,518	678
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#858
Religious Affiliation	-	Mennonite Church	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	uakron.edu	bluffton.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 678 students)

University of Akron vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Bluffton University?

• Bluffton University is 241.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($35,498.00 vs. $10,399.00)
• Out of state tuition is 139.2% higher at Bluffton University than University of Akron Main Campus ($35,498.00 vs. $14,839.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Bluffton University ($15,292 vs. $21,299)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 7.2% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,070 vs. $11,866)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 209.9% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($29,291 vs. $9,452)

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)
• University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Bluffton University (61.2%)

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/