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Overview |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $217 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at Springfield College than SUNY at Albany ($41,128.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Springfield College ($17,714 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 13.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,720 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 147.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($28,376 vs. $11,485)
Springfield College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 49 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Springfield College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than SUNY at Albany (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $8,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $47,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $24,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($217 vs. $253)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/