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Overview |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Potsdam is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (2,427 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Bloomfield College is 333.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Bloomfield College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($30,680.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Bloomfield College ($15,310 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 13.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($12,900 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 105% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($23,850 vs. $11,632)
Bloomfield College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- SUNY-Potsdam has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Bloomfield College (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $1,100 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/