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Overview |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Springfield College | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Kings 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,993 students)
Springfield College vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Kings College?
- Springfield College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Kings College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Springfield College than King's College ($41,128.00 vs. $39,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at King's College than Springfield College ($25,869 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 6.8% lower than costs at King's College ($13,720 vs. $14,648)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as King's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,352 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Kings 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 Kings College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than King's College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/