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Overview |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $182 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomfield College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 552 students)
Bloomfield College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or BBC?
- Bloomfield College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Bloomfield College than Clarks Summit University ($30,680.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Bloomfield College ($16,176 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 76.7% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($7,300 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($23,850 vs. $19,782)
Bloomfield College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than BBC (65.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or BBC? 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 BBC and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Bloomfield College (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $6,400 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $11,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $29,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($182 vs. $305)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/