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Overview |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (10,464 students vs. 7,739 students)
UAA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 24.6% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at UAA than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,776.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,718 vs. $12,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,929 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UAA 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 UAA .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UAA (3.39)
UAA vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (61% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,100)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $7,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($18,704 vs. $26,000)
- UAA graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/