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Overview |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1020/1180 | ||
| 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 | Brooklyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $107 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Brooklyn College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Brooklyn College?
- Springfield College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Springfield College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($41,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Springfield College ($5,972 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 30.6% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($13,720 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as CUNY Brooklyn College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 201.5% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($28,376 vs. $9,411)
Springfield College vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 73 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Springfield College vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($107 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/