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Overview |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Alma College | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | 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
- Alma College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 745 students)
Alma College vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Bluffton University?
- Alma College is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Alma College than Bluffton University ($45,346.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Alma College ($21,247 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 8.8% lower than costs at Alma College ($11,602 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Bluffton University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($34,736 vs. $28,214)
Alma College vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 138 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Bluffton University (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bluffton University and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/