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WVU D&E College Fairmont State| Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alderson Broaddus College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Bluffton University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Bluffton University than Alderson Broaddus College ($34,716.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Bluffton University ($19,499 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 14.1% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,170 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($28,214 vs. $24,656)
Bluffton University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Alderson Broaddus College (980) is 8 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Bluffton University vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,600)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/