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Overview |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 17,001 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #409 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $6,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 22,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 15,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1040/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $113 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Queens College?
- Springfield College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Queens 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 Queens College ($41,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Springfield College ($6,434 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 13.3% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($13,720 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 258% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($28,376 vs. $7,927)
Springfield College vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 68 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Springfield College vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Queens 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 Queens College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY Queens College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $24,500)
- Queens College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($113 vs. $253)
- More Queens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/