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Overview |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,876 students)
Springfield College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Edgewood College?
- Springfield College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Springfield College than Edgewood College ($41,128.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Edgewood College ($27,930 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 13.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,120 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($28,376 vs. $19,418)
Springfield College vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 8 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Edgewood College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,000)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/