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Overview |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $268 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 36.8% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($19,290.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 20.9% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,866 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($13,469 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 108 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UAPB (2.9)
UAPB vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $16,900 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $30,200)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $748 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,748)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/