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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,363 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at Castleton State College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,800.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 15.7% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,718 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,007 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 20 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Castleton State College (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/