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Overview |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or CNU?
- Bloomfield College is 227.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Bloomfield College than Christopher Newport University ($30,680.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than CNU ($20,320 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 7.6% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($11,990 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 197.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($23,850 vs. $8,022)
Bloomfield College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Bloomfield College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 300 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming CNU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 1.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or CNU? 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 CNU and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Bloomfield College (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,200)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- CNU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/