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Overview |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,921 students)
Maryland vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 324.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Springfield College than University of Maryland College Park ($41,128.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Springfield College ($16,210 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($13,720 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 152.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($28,376 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 273 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Springfield College (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $21,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $47,200)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Maryland graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/