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Overview |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| 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 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Lake Campus is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (1,294 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Bluffton University is 379.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Bluffton University than Wright State University Lake Campus ($34,716.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Bluffton University ($11,585 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 0.9% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($11,500 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Wright State University Lake Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 388.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($28,214 vs. $5,775)
Bluffton University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Bluffton University .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 3 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Bluffton University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Wright State University-Lake Campus students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Bluffton University (96.3%)
Bluffton University vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton University or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Lake Campus earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,600)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/