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Overview |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Augustana | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,153 students)
Augustana vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Bloomfield College?
- Augustana College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Augustana than Bloomfield College ($47,766.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Augustana ($20,320 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 9.5% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($11,782 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Bloomfield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($34,946 vs. $23,850)
Augustana vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Bloomfield College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,200)
- Augustana College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Augustana graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/