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Overview |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at University of Dayton than Springfield College ($46,170.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than University of Dayton ($27,930 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($13,720 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 12.5% larger than aid received Springfield College ($31,920 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 145 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Springfield College vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or University of Dayton? 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 of Dayton and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Springfield College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $10,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/