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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Bloomfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bloomfield, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #989 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bloomfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $30,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $30,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $20,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $23,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,579 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | Bloomfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WPI | 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bloomfield College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,153 students)
WPI vs. Bloomfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Bloomfield College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 82.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomfield College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at WPI than Bloomfield College ($56,000.00 vs. $30,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bloomfield College than WPI ($20,320 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomfield College are 28.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,900 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bloomfield College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 13.5% larger than aid received Bloomfield College ($27,059 vs. $23,850)
WPI vs. Bloomfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Bloomfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomfield College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bloomfield College (2.69)
- Bloomfield College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Bloomfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bloomfield College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,500 more per year than Bloomfield College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,200)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomfield College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- WPI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomfield College graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bloomfield College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/