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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 50% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomfield College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 227 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Centra College?
- Bloomfield College is 232% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232% higher at Bloomfield College than Centra College ($30,680.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Centra College ($20,320 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 37.1% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($9,406 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 267.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($23,850 vs. $6,495)
Bloomfield College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Bloomfield College .
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Centra College (40%)
Bloomfield College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Centra 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 Centra College and Bloomfield College.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,200)
- Centra College students graduate with a $17,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $29,500)
- Centra College graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($124 vs. $305)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/