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Overview |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $269 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Iona 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
- Iona College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Iona College?
- Iona College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Iona College than Springfield College ($42,128.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Iona College ($27,930 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 29.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($13,720 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Iona College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Iona College ($28,376 vs. $28,273)
Springfield College vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 37 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Iona 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 Iona College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Iona College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,547 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,047)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($253 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/