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Overview |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 14/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $305 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,153 students)
WestConn vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Bloomfield College?
- Bloomfield College is 374.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($30,680.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Bloomfield College than Western 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 Western Connecticut State University than Bloomfield College ($15,862 vs. $20,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 12.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,900 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bloomfield College students is 163.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($23,850 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bloomfield College (78.2%)
WestConn vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Bloomfield College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,500)
- WestConn graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($258 vs. $305)
- More WestConn 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/