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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Western New England University| George Washington University | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 59% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,921 students)
George Washington vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Springfield College?
- George Washington University is 51% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at George Washington than Springfield College ($62,110.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than George Washington ($27,930 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 14.6% lower than costs at George Washington University ($13,720 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($35,257 vs. $28,376)
George Washington vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 252 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Springfield College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $33,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than George Washington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,962)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than George Washington graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More George Washington 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/