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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 63% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 1,990 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 750.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.3% higher at F&M than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($65,652.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 40.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($10,718 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($49,177 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or F&M? 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 F&M and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,100)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/