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Overview |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 7,739 students)
ISU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 30.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at ISU than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,906.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 40.5% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,626 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Idaho State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $3,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,950 vs. $26,000)
- ISU 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 ISU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/