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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul| Bluffton University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Parkside?
- Bluffton University is 451.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Bluffton University than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($34,716.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Bluffton University ($8,510 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 45.6% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($7,966 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 297.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($28,214 vs. $7,098)
Bluffton University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 2 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Bluffton University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $400 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,600)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/