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Overview |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Bloomfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,153 students)
NEC vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Bloomfield College?
- New England College is 31% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at NEC than Bloomfield College ($40,178.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than NEC ($20,320 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 30.2% lower than costs at New England College ($12,900 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($29,272 vs. $23,850)
NEC vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or NEC .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
NEC vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Bloomfield College? 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 Bloomfield College and NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Bloomfield College (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bloomfield College earn on average $800 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- NEC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/