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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Springfield College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 41% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $166 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Colgate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colgate University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Colgate than Springfield College ($63,904.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Springfield College ($27,074 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 17.4% lower than costs at Colgate University ($13,720 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 92.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($54,647 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 332 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Springfield College vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Springfield College (92% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $28,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $47,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $8,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $24,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($166 vs. $253)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/