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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 82% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 875 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.1% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($10,718 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (82% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,823 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 24 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $8,200 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/