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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 4,241 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Penn College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,190.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 13.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($10,718 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,254 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/