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Overview |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,396 students)
Springfield College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SAU?
- Springfield College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Springfield College than Spring Arbor University ($41,128.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Springfield College ($22,375 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 28.8% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,652 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,376 vs. $20,677)
Springfield College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 31 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SAU (47.3%)
Springfield College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SAU? 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 SAU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Spring Arbor University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $4,600 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $457 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/