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Overview |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Pepper Pike, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 950 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | ursuline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $36,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $36,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $12,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $14,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $32,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Ursuline College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Ursuline 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
- Ursuline College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (950 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Ursuline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Ursuline College?
- Ursuline College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($36,390.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Ursuline College than Bluffton University ($36,390.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than Bluffton University ($14,502 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 3.8% lower than costs at Ursuline College ($11,602 vs. $12,042)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University as Ursuline College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($32,059 vs. $28,214)
Bluffton University vs. Ursuline College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Ursuline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursuline College or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Ursuline College (1007) is 35 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ursuline College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Bluffton University vs. Ursuline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Ursuline 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 Ursuline College and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Ursuline College (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $40,600)
- Bluffton University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Bluffton University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/