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Overview |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Carthage | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,667 students)
Springfield College vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Carthage?
- Springfield College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Springfield College than Carthage College ($41,128.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Springfield College ($26,209 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 8.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,648 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Carthage College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 38.2% larger than aid received Carthage College ($28,376 vs. $20,535)
Springfield College vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 103 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Carthage has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Carthage College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/