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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU| Indiana University East | Bluffton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Bluffton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | bluffton.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $21,247 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $28,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Bluffton University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 745 students)
IU East vs. Bluffton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Bluffton University?
- Bluffton University is 377.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($34,716.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Bluffton University than Indiana University East ($34,716.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Bluffton University ($8,837 vs. $21,247)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 23.3% lower than costs at Bluffton University ($9,412 vs. $11,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluffton University students is 258.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($28,214 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Bluffton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Bluffton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluffton University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Bluffton University (972) is 11 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bluffton University (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Bluffton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Bluffton University is higher than Indiana University East (59% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Bluffton University earn on average $7,700 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/