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UTSA Western New England University Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH University of New England UT Dallas| Springfield College | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or St. Mary's University?
- Springfield College is 20.4% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Springfield College than St. Mary's University ($41,128.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Springfield College ($21,379 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 19.8% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,448 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 11.5% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($28,376 vs. $25,439)
Springfield College vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 4 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than St. Mary's University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/