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Overview |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,739 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,718 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 67% |
Admission |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 3,947 students)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Parkside?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($19,290.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 34.5% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,966 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Parkside students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,098 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 9 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Parkside (3.31)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/