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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $332 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Claflin University?
- Bloomfield College is 86.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Bloomfield College than Claflin University ($30,680.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Bloomfield College ($19,951 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 36.1% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($9,480 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 74% larger than aid received Claflin University ($23,850 vs. $13,707)
Bloomfield College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Bloomfield College .
- The average SAT score at Bloomfield College (855) is 40 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Bloomfield College students have at the same average ACT score (17) as students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Claflin University (78%)
Bloomfield College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Bloomfield College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $30,700)
- Bloomfield College students graduate with a $2,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($29,500 vs. $32,184)
- Bloomfield College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($305 vs. $332)
- More Bloomfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/