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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Willamette University than Bloomfield College ($45,000.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Willamette University ($20,320 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 11.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,900 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($27,700 vs. $23,850)
Bloomfield College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bloomfield College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 373 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Bloomfield College (77% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,200)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,500)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($268 vs. $305)
- More Willamette University 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/