University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) vs Bloomsburg State

When it comes to choosing the right university, it's essential to compare institutions to find the best fit. University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (BU) offer distinct experiences for prospective students. UNCW boasts a higher acceptance rate (78%) compared to BU's 68%, making it a more accessible option. UNCW's student body is more diverse, with a larger international student population. In terms of academics, UNCW offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Business, Nursing, and Marine Biology. BU, on the other hand, excels in Education, Social Work, and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Both universities offer competitive graduation rates, with UNCW slightly edging out BU. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve deeper into the differences between these two institutions and make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	University of North Carolina Wilmington
Overview
Location	Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania	Wilmington, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
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%	83.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.1%	68.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $35	Undergraduate: $80 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1210 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	24 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		8.0%
Students submitting ACT score		19.0%
Total number of applicants	6,466	15,792
Total number of admissions given out	5,826	10,736
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,407	2,435
Yield rate	24.2%	22.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	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: $25,855 Out of state: $39,920
Average net price	$16,738	$18,792
Tuition	In state: $7,716 Out of state: $19,290	In state: $4,443 Out of state: $18,508
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,108 Meal plan: $3,610	Room/dormitory: $6,926 Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	61.0% Average amount $6,347	53.0% Average amount $6,253
Students receiving federal student loan	67.0% Average amount $5,198	47.0% Average amount $5,258
Students taking out private loans	19.0% Average amount $13,250	9.0% Average amount $15,490

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,063 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%	14,488 Men 35.0% Women 65.0%
Graduate students	676 Men 26.8% Women 73.2%	3,542 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	9.8%	17.4%
International students	0.3%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,570	5,562
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	North Carolina Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Communication and Journalism Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	19:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.4%	71.8%
Dropout rate	13.8%	6.5%
Transferred out	26.1%	20.7%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,377 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $103,988 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,601 Year 2: $65,486 Year 3: $79,923 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,987 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $73,712 Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,073 Year 2: $60,957 Year 3: $73,607 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,368 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $72,729 Chemistry (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,551 Year 2: $55,108 Year 3: $65,524 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,331 Year 2: $59,253 Year 3: $63,301 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,853 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $58,788 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $55,086 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,700 Year 2: $43,201 Year 3: $54,656

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