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Overview |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $268 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 7,739 students)
NMSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 22.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at NMSU than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,407.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 5% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,718 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,168 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU 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 NMSU .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 4 points higher than at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979)
- Incoming NMSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (3.45)
NMSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU 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 NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,700 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $8,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,118 vs. $26,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($176 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/