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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $305 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,153 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 3,062.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 335.2% higher at Bloomfield College than Fitchburg State University ($30,680.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Bloomfield College ($15,535 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 4.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,900 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 236.2% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($23,850 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 138 points higher than at Bloomfield College (855)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bloomfield College (17)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Bloomfield College (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,200)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $29,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($234 vs. $305)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/