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Overview |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Eastern University?
- Springfield College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Springfield College than Eastern University ($41,128.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Springfield College ($26,669 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 10.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,424 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 11.1% larger than aid received Eastern University ($28,376 vs. $25,542)
Springfield College vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 16 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Springfield College vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Eastern University? 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 Eastern University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is the same as at Eastern University (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,900)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,500)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/