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Overview |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,083 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,600 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,600 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,620 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,679 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,615 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,036 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,558 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.4% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $305 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 1,153 students)
Holy Cross vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Bloomfield College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 87.7% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.7% higher at Holy Cross than Bloomfield College ($57,600.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than Holy Cross ($20,320 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 28.8% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($12,900 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than College of the Holy Cross (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 66.1% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($39,615 vs. $23,850)
Holy Cross vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or Holy Cross .
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Holy Cross vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Bloomfield College (91% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $40,200 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $40,200)
- College of the Holy Cross students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($27,500 vs. $29,500)
- Holy Cross graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($284 vs. $305)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/