Bloomsburg vs Kutztown

dramakid2
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:59:23 +0000

I am familiar with both schools, and I think you will find a different vibe at Bloom than at KU. Due to location, they attract a different cohort of kids than KU.

I visited Bloom about 4 years ago for work, and enjoyed my visit there. As of 2021, the state of PA began merging 6 of the 14 state schools together due to falling enrollment and budget constraints. Bloom has been mergered as one with Lock Haven and Mansfield. California, Clarion and Edinboro in the western part of the state have also been merged together. All will maintain their campuses, but they will have to share resources.

Of these schools, Bloom is the largest. It may be that they do not notice or experience the lack of resources or reduction in quality that the smaller schools will endure from the merger. I have heard direct feedback from students at Lock Haven about reduced students services and even some classes moving online. This is disappointing, but not surprising, since this is a cost cutting move.

So, buyer beware of the merger, and how it may impact a student’s experience at any of these listed schools.