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Overview |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
MWSU | 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 | 3.25 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $268 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MWSU | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | 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
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 18% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Missouri Western State University ($19,290.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,200 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,531 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU 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 MWSU .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Missouri Western State University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,600 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/