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Overview |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Wheaton College | ||
| 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,667 students)
Springfield College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Wheaton College than Springfield College ($59,750.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Wheaton College ($27,930 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 7.9% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,720 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 46.8% larger than aid received Springfield College ($41,665 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Springfield College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/