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Overview |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Lourdes University | ||
| 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
- Lourdes University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,136 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Lourdes University?
- Bluffton University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Bluffton University than Lourdes University ($34,716.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Lourdes University ($21,247 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 3.4% lower than costs at Lourdes University ($11,602 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($28,214 vs. $18,038)
Bluffton University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 11 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.26) as students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Bluffton University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Lourdes University (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/