Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Ship WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg University Penn State Schuylkill Penn State Temple LHU Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Penn State Mont Alto Montclair State University| Clarks Summit University | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $7,716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | - | ||
| Admitted | 223 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $268 |
Diversity |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BBC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 42% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BBC | 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
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Clarks Summit University is 284.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at BBC than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,700.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 46.8% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,300 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,782 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at BBC (3.31)
BBC vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Clarks Summit University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $13,300 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $8,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,688 vs. $26,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($182 vs. $268)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/