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Overview |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,231 students)
Springfield College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Susquahanna than Springfield College ($54,440.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Susquahanna ($27,930 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,720 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 44.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($40,914 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Springfield College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/