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Overview |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,387 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 17% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Chatham than Bluffton University ($40,625.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Chatham ($21,247 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 9.6% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,602 vs. $12,719)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Chatham University ($28,214 vs. $27,330)
Bluffton University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Bluffton University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Bluffton University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Bluffton University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/