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Overview |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $268 |
Diversity |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DSC | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 10% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 201.1% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.7% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Dalton State College ($19,290.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 7% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,019 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dalton State College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($6,967 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Dalton State College (61% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $14,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $11,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($14,887 vs. $26,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/