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Overview |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $305 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Bloomfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomfield College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,153 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Bloomfield College than Capitol College ($30,680.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Capitol College ($20,320 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 0.7% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($12,816 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($23,850 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 168 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Bloomfield College (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,900 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,200)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $3,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $29,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($266 vs. $305)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/