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Overview |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 0% |
Admission |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 7,739 students)
NCAT vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 118% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina A & T State University ($19,290.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 16.8% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,179 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,082 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 69 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (3.45)
NCAT vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $9,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/