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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University USJ University of Southern Maine SHU| Central Connecticut State University | Bloomfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $305 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Bloomfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,153 students)
CCSU vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 374.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Bloomfield College than Central Connecticut State University ($30,680.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Bloomfield College ($17,088 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Bloomfield College ($12,464 vs. $12,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 283.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($23,850 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 156 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming CCSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Bloomfield College (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,500)
- CCSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($232 vs. $305)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/