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Overview |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $273 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or YCP?
- Springfield College is 95.2% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Springfield College than York College Pennsylvania ($41,128.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Springfield College ($20,916 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 10.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,430 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 89.5% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($28,376 vs. $14,978)
Springfield College vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 12 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at YCP (23)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or YCP? 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 YCP and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than York College Pennsylvania (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $3,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,495)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($253 vs. $273)
- More YCP 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/