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Overview |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,427 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | potsdam.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,632 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,170 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,621 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-Potsdam | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-Potsdam | 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
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,427 students)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-Potsdam or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Potsdam ($19,290.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 36.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($10,718 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
SUNY-Potsdam vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,000 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/