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Overview |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 59% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | 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
- California Baptist University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,921 students)
California Baptist University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Springfield College than California Baptist University ($41,128.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than Springfield College ($27,304 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 22.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,210 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 24.7% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($28,376 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 82 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
California Baptist University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than California Baptist University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $2,100 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More California Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/