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Overview |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 7,739 students)
Indiana State vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Indiana State University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Indiana State than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($20,880.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 5.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,718 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,802 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 69 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
Indiana State vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Indiana State University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $2,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,720 vs. $26,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/