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Overview |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,280 students)
Springfield College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Westminster?
- Springfield College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Springfield College than Westminster College ($41,128.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Springfield College ($27,068 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 24.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,024 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Westminster College ($28,376 vs. $27,787)
Springfield College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1124) is 82 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Westminster students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Springfield College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Westminster College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/