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Overview |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $253 |
Diversity |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 59% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Springfield College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Springfield College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($41,128.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Wesleyan University than Springfield College ($21,755 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 36.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,050 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 40.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($28,376 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 44 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
IWU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Springfield College (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,200)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $396 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $24,500)
- IWU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($249 vs. $253)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/