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Overview |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $270 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Pacific than Springfield College ($50,884.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Pacific ($27,930 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,720 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 17.5% larger than aid received Springfield College ($33,340 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 48 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Pacific University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,800)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,156)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/