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Overview |
Springfield College | SU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,483 students)
Springfield College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at SU than Springfield College ($48,450.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than SU ($27,930 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 11.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,300 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,609 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 126 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SU (3.5)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SU (44.8%)
Springfield College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SU? 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 SU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Springfield College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,393 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,893)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/