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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 2,921 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Springfield College?
- Quinnipiac University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Quinnipiac than Springfield College ($49,170.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Quinnipiac ($27,930 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 16.3% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($13,720 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,689 vs. $28,376)
Quinnipiac vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 53 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Quinnipiac has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Quinnipiac vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Springfield College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac 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/