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Overview |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UMES | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UMES | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is 36.9% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($19,290.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 0.8% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,636 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,705 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UMES 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 UMES .
- The average SAT score at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 145 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UMES (3.07)
UMES vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES 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 UMES.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,700 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,400)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/