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Bloomsburg State vs University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UW-P)

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and University of Wisconsin-Platteville, both public universities with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Bloomsburg, located in the heart of Pennsylvania, boasts a higher acceptance rate (86%) compared to Platteville's 79%. While Platteville has a slightly larger student body, Bloomsburg's student population is more diverse. Both universities offer a wide range of undergraduate programs, with popular majors like Business, Education, and Engineering. However, Platteville excels in Engineering and Computer Science, while Bloomsburg shines in Education and Nursing. With similar graduation rates, both universities ensure that their students are well-prepared for their careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Overview

Location Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Platteville, Wisconsin
Campus setting City: Small Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 76.0%
Common app member No No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 90.1% 87.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $35
Graduate: $35
Undergraduate: $25
Graduate: $56
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A 20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score 58.0%
Total number of applicants 6,466 5,156
Total number of admissions given out 5,826 4,515
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,407 1,265
Yield rate 24.2% 28.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $24,800
Out of state: $36,624
In state: $22,285
Out of state: $30,924
Average net price $16,738 $14,840
Tuition
In state: $7,716
Out of state: $19,290
In state: $6,418
Out of state: $15,057
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,108
Meal plan: $3,610
Room/dormitory: $5,057
Meal plan: $3,160
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $6,347 		84.0%
Average amount $3,693
Students receiving federal student loan 67.0%
Average amount $5,198 		50.0%
Average amount $4,856
Students taking out private loans 19.0%
Average amount $13,250 		10.0%
Average amount $9,791

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,063
Men 38.9% Women 61.1% 		6,266
Men 63.4% Women 36.6%
Graduate students 676
Men 26.8% Women 73.2% 		507
Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 9.8% 21.9%
International students 0.3% 1.1%
Campus local/setting City: Small Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 3,570 2,343
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland Delaware Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Minnesota Indiana

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Business
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 19:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.4% 59.0%
Dropout rate 13.8% 38.4%
Transferred out 26.1% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $115,619
  • Year 2: $134,287
  • Year 3: $115,460
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $76,030
  • Year 2: $83,768
  • Year 3: $91,411
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,914
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $70,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,356
  • Year 2: $65,876
  • Year 3: $67,013
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,014
  • Year 2: $57,860
  • Year 3: $63,182
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,480
  • Year 2: $57,318
  • Year 3: $60,922
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,149
  • Year 2: $37,208
  • Year 3: $56,647
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,434
  • Year 2: $54,382
  • Year 3: $56,488
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,048
  • Year 2: $48,935
  • Year 3: $55,410
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,179
  • Year 2: $43,707
  • Year 3: $51,724
Engineering, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,585
  • Year 2: $87,604
  • Year 3: $92,836
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,346
  • Year 2: $77,087
  • Year 3: $84,509
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,776
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $76,525
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,693
  • Year 2: $67,995
  • Year 3: $75,539
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $62,508
  • Year 3: $71,510
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,385
  • Year 2: $65,585
  • Year 3: $70,482
Engineering Physics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,446
  • Year 2: $61,218
  • Year 3: $70,434
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,712
  • Year 2: $66,701
  • Year 3: $69,993
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,584
  • Year 2: $59,549
  • Year 3: $67,096
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,584
  • Year 2: $60,028
  • Year 3: $65,716

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