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Overview |
AU | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $253 |
Diversity |
AU | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 59% | ||
Campus |
AU | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,921 students)
AU vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Springfield College?
- American University is 29% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at AU than Springfield College ($53,070.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than AU ($27,930 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 14.5% lower than costs at American University ($13,720 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 4.6% larger than aid received American University ($28,376 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 210 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Springfield College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $47,200)
- American University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,500)
- AU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More AU 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/