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Overview |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or RIC?
- Bloomfield College is 223.6% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Bloomfield College than Rhode Island College ($30,680.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Bloomfield College ($11,014 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,900 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 216.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($23,850 vs. $7,537)
Bloomfield College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Bloomfield College .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island College (913) is 58 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming RIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or RIC? 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 RIC and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Bloomfield College (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,200)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $8,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $29,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($219 vs. $305)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/