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Overview |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 745 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 745 students)
DePaul vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Bluffton University?
- DePaul University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at DePaul than Bluffton University ($42,189.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than DePaul ($21,247 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 38.5% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,602 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 8.5% larger than aid received DePaul University ($28,214 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Bluffton 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 Bluffton University and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Bluffton University (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/