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Overview |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $271 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Ashland College?
- Springfield College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Springfield College than Ashland University ($41,128.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Springfield College ($20,342 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 19.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,440 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Ashland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 55.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($28,376 vs. $18,290)
Springfield College vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Ashland University (1045) is 3 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Springfield College vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Ashland 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 Ashland College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Ashland University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,400)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,250)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/