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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $253 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,921 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 4,140% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 483.4% higher at Springfield College than Fitchburg State University ($41,128.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Springfield College ($15,535 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 1.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,516 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 300.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($28,376 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 49 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Fitchburg State vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Fitchburg State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $24,500)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($234 vs. $253)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/