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Overview |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,153 students)
SHU vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Bloomfield College?
- Sacred Heart University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at SHU than Bloomfield College ($46,310.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than SHU ($20,320 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 35.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,900 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Bloomfield College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 22.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($23,850 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Bloomfield College (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $40,200)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- SHU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/