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Overview |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $261 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Abilene Christian University?
- Springfield College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Springfield College than Abilene Christian University ($41,128.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Abilene Christian University ($27,930 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 19.3% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,500 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 8% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($28,376 vs. $26,280)
Springfield College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 50 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Springfield College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Abilene Christian University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,000)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,325)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($253 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/