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Mercer Western New England University Georgia Samford University Ogelthorpe Sewanee Furman Emory KSU Belmont Elon Covenant College| Berry College | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $253 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Berry College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Springfield College than Berry College ($41,128.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Springfield College ($25,359 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 1.2% lower than costs at Berry College ($13,720 vs. $13,890)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Berry College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,670 vs. $28,376)
Berry College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Berry College (1179) is 137 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Berry College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Berry College 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 Berry College (66.3%)
Berry College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry College 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Berry College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,700)
- Berry College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- Berry College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Berry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/