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Overview |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or WCU?
- Springfield College is 433% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at Springfield College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($41,128.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Springfield College ($22,973 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.7% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,720 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 421.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($28,376 vs. $5,443)
Springfield College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 30 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or WCU? 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 WCU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Springfield College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,200)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/