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Overview |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $299 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,353 students)
Springfield College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Allegheny College than Springfield College ($52,950.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Springfield College ($26,719 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 0.6% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,720 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 50.1% larger than aid received Springfield College ($42,599 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Springfield College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Springfield College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $29,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($253 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/