Bloomsburg State vs Radford

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Radford University, both public institutions with rich histories, offer distinct educational experiences. Bloomsburg, nestled in the scenic Susquehanna Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Radford, located in the vibrant city of Radford, Virginia, attracts a diverse student body, with a higher percentage of international students. While Bloomsburg excels in the fields of business, education, and nursing, Radford shines in the areas of psychology, criminal justice, and social work. Both universities prioritize student success, reflected in their strong graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	Radford University
Overview
Location	Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania	Radford, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Small
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%	67.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.1%	95.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35	$50
SAT range	N/A	950 - 1150
ACT range	N/A	19 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		25.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	6,466	11,291
Total number of admissions given out	5,826	10,762
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,407	1,292
Yield rate	24.2%	12.0%
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	Not 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: $26,632 Out of state: $38,714
Average net price	$16,738	$16,835
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $19,290	In state: $7,922 Out of state: $19,557
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,108 Meal plan: $3,610	Room/dormitory: $5,549 Meal plan: $4,487
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $6,347	88.0% Average amount $8,695
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $5,198	65.0% Average amount $5,344
Students taking out private loans	19.0% Average amount $13,250	12.0% Average amount $12,531

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,063 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	6,513 Men 38.8% Women 61.2%
Graduate students	676 Men 26.8% Women 73.2%	2,485 Men 15.7% Women 84.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	9.8%	11.8%
International students	0.3%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	3,570	3,528
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	Virginia Maryland North Carolina District of Columbia Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Communication and Journalism Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Education Multidisciplinary Studies Visual & Performing Arts Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.4%	53.9%
Dropout rate	13.8%	12.1%
Transferred out	26.1%	33.2%
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	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,194 Year 2: $102,123 Year 3: $109,693 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,901 Year 2: $73,769 Year 3: $74,138 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,548 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $70,994 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,340 Year 2: $70,736 Year 3: $70,676 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,891 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $69,846 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,291 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $62,174 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,868 Year 2: $57,366 Year 3: $60,113 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,758 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $59,947 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,726 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $59,246 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,039 Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $57,452

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