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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Westminster College Waynesburg College| Bluffton University | Thiel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Greenville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 907 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | thiel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $33,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $33,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $14,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $22,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $27,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | |||
| 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 | Thiel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,876 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $288 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Thiel College | ||
| 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
- Thiel College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (907 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Thiel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Thiel College?
- Bluffton University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Thiel College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Bluffton University than Thiel College ($34,716.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Thiel College ($21,247 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 22.7% lower than costs at Thiel College ($11,602 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Thiel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Thiel College ($28,214 vs. $27,563)
Bluffton University vs. Thiel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Thiel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thiel College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 49 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Bluffton University vs. Thiel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Thiel 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 Thiel College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Thiel College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $800 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $39,800)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,876)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College 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/