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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $217 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 98.1% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at Dickinson College than Bloomfield College ($60,776.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Dickinson College ($20,320 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 23.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,900 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Dickinson College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 65.8% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($39,554 vs. $23,850)
Bloomfield College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Bloomfield College .
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Bloomfield College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Bloomfield College (84% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $21,800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $40,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $29,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($217 vs. $305)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/