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Overview |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $117 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or City College of New York?
- Springfield College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Springfield College than CUNY City College ($41,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Springfield College ($5,181 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 24.5% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,720 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 188.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($28,376 vs. $9,822)
Springfield College vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 83 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Springfield College vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY City College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $13,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($117 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/