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Overview |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,153 students)
Thomas College vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 6% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Bloomfield College than Thomas College ($30,680.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Thomas College ($20,320 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 7.5% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($11,998 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 15% larger than aid received Thomas College ($23,850 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Thomas College vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Bloomfield College (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,200)
- Thomas College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Thomas College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/