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Overview |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 19,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $18,352 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $4,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 25,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 12,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 49.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $111 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Baruch?
- Springfield College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Springfield College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($41,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Springfield College ($4,991 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 33.8% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($13,720 vs. $18,352)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 201.1% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($28,376 vs. $9,423)
Springfield College vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 188 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Springfield College vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $13,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $24,500)
- Baruch graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($111 vs. $253)
- More Baruch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/