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Overview |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 0.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Chicago State University ($19,290.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 28.8% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,718 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 104 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.18)
CSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Chicago State University (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,300)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/