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Western New England University Otterbein University SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH University of New England IWU UMass UHart Xavier Ohio State| Springfield College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Capital 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,617 students)
Springfield College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Capital University?
- Springfield College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Springfield College than Capital University ($41,128.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Springfield College ($24,439 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 11.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,308 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Springfield College ($28,469 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 91 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Springfield College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Capital 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 Capital University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Capital University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/