Rush University Medical Center vs. Bluffton University

Comparable Facts

Compare Rush University in Chicago, IL with Bluffton University in Bluffton, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Rush University is larger than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,769 students vs. 646 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Rush University is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Bluffton University is in Bluffton, OH (Distant Town setting).
• Rush University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bluffton University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Rush University 10:1; Bluffton University 11:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Bluffton University and Rush University ($37,362 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bluffton University than at Rush University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Rush University Medical Center, test optional at Bluffton University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Rush University graduates have a $5,228 lower median loan debt than Bluffton University graduates ($21,772 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Rush University Medical Center graduates have an estimated $54 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bluffton University graduates ($225 vs. $279).
• More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluffton University students, three years after graduation (78% vs. 67%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.