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Overview |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
| Location | Bloomfield, NJ | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bloomfield.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,680 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,680 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,320 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,850 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,579 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,798 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.69 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bloomfield College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,153 students)
Bloomfield College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bloomfield College or Ship?
- Bloomfield College is 220.6% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.3% higher at Bloomfield College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($30,680.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Ship ($20,320 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 11.8% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($11,538 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 214.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,850 vs. $7,593)
Bloomfield College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bloomfield College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Bloomfield College .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 124 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming Ship students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Bloomfield College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bloomfield College or Ship? 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 Ship and Bloomfield College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Bloomfield College (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,000 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- Ship graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/