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Overview |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| 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 | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Tusculum 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Tusculum College?
- Bluffton University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Bluffton University than Tusculum College ($34,716.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Bluffton University ($20,414 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 15.5% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,042 vs. $11,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Tusculum College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($28,214 vs. $22,630)
Bluffton University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 12 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Tusculum College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bluffton University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Bluffton University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Tusculum 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 Tusculum College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Tusculum College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,600)
- Tusculum College and Bluffton University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum College and Bluffton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/