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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 6,509 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or PennWest California?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and PennWest California cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California ($19,290.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 2.9% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $10,718)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania as PennWest California (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students is NaN larger than aid received PennWest California ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 57 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than PennWest California (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,600 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/