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Overview |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $153 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Alfred State College?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.7% higher at Springfield College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($41,128.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Springfield College ($17,262 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 0.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,620 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 221.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($28,376 vs. $8,830)
Springfield College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 26 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Springfield College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $9,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $24,500)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($153 vs. $253)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/