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Overview |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $289 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,399 students)
Springfield College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Saint Michael's College than Springfield College ($47,640.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Springfield College ($27,700 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9.3% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($13,720 vs. $14,995)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 31% larger than aid received Springfield College ($37,162 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Springfield College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $28,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($253 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/