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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
BU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
BU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 59% | ||
Campus |
BU | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 2,921 students)
BU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Springfield College?
- Boston University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at BU than Springfield College ($61,050.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Springfield College ($27,829 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 26.8% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,720 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 81.7% larger than aid received Springfield College ($51,565 vs. $28,376)
BU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 261 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming BU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or Springfield 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 Springfield College and BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Springfield College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $24,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/