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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Marist College than Bloomfield College ($43,900.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Marist College ($20,320 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 32.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,900 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 4.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($23,850 vs. $22,904)
Bloomfield College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Bloomfield College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Marist 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 Marist College and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Bloomfield College (80% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marist College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,500)
- Marist College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($268 vs. $305)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/