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Overview |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 7,739 students)
VSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 76.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Valdosta State University ($19,290.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 20.1% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,922 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,875 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 14 points higher than at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979)
- Incoming VSU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at VSU (3.23)
VSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Valdosta State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,800 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- VSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/