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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $270 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at Bard College than Bloomfield College ($59,800.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Bard College ($20,320 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 33.2% lower than costs at Bard College ($12,900 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 124.7% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($53,584 vs. $23,850)
Bloomfield College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Bloomfield College .
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Bloomfield College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Bard College? 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 Bard College and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Bloomfield College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bard College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $40,200)
- Bard College students graduate with a $3,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($26,194 vs. $29,500)
- Bard College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($270 vs. $305)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/