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Overview |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Wells | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 357 students)
Springfield College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Wells?
- Springfield College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Springfield College than Wells College ($41,128.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Springfield College ($20,601 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 7.9% lower than costs at Wells College ($13,720 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 0.6% larger than aid received Wells College ($28,376 vs. $28,212)
Springfield College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 31 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Wells? 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 Wells and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Wells College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,500)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Wells graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/