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Overview |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $242 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 26% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | USW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomfield College is larger than than USW based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 1,066 students)
Bloomfield College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or USW?
- Bloomfield College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Bloomfield College than University of the Southwest ($30,680.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than USW ($20,320 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 44.8% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($8,910 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 185.1% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($23,850 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Bloomfield College .
- Accepted freshman Bloomfield College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (2.69) than students at USW (2.63)
Bloomfield College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or USW? 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 USW and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Bloomfield College is higher than University of the Southwest (32% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $5,500 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,200)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $29,500)
- USW graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($242 vs. $305)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/