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Overview |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | - | ||
| Admitted | 866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 7,739 students)
LSUS vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 36.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.1% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($19,290.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 4.8% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,226 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,929 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 50 points higher than at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979)
- Incoming LSUS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at LSUS (3.38)
LSUS vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,600 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- LSUS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/