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Overview |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomfield College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 172 students)
Bloomfield College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 32% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at PAFA than Bloomfield College ($40,500.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than PAFA ($20,320 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 35.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,900 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 48.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($23,850 vs. $16,087)
Bloomfield College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Bloomfield College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Bloomfield College (73% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $18,200 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $29,500)
- PAFA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($274 vs. $305)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/