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Overview |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Bluffton University is 342.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Bluffton University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,716.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Bluffton University ($9,529 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 0.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,602 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 219.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,214 vs. $8,830)
Bluffton University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 10 points higher than at Bluffton University (972)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Bluffton University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/