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Overview |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $67 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 943 students)
Springfield College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or USMMA?
- Springfield College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Springfield College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($41,128.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Springfield College ($4,891 vs. $27,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 532.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($28,376 vs. $4,489)
Springfield College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 178 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Springfield College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Springfield College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $45,200 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $47,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($67 vs. $253)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/