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Overview |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or West Liberty University?
- Bluffton University is 298.3% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103% higher at Bluffton University than West Liberty University ($34,716.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Bluffton University ($13,788 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 15.8% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($10,020 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 384.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,214 vs. $5,824)
Bluffton University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 12 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Bluffton University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than West Liberty University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $2,700 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/