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Overview |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | MVNU | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,941 students)
Springfield College vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or MVNU?
- Springfield College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Springfield College than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($41,128.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Springfield College ($23,391 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 42.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($9,612 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Mount Vernon Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($28,376 vs. $23,202)
Springfield College vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 5 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,100 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,536)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/