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Overview |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Elizabeth City, NC | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,149 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecsu.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,727 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,877 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,927 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,912 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,125 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 74% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,149 students)
ECSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 671.6% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.8% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Elizabeth City State University ($19,290.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,727 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabeth City State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,877 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 135 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECSU (3.16)
ECSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Elizabeth City State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $16,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $30,700)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,125)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/