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Maryland Western New England University George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Springfield College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 2,785 students)
Howard vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Springfield College than Howard University ($42,566.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Howard ($29,198 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 16% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,202 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,817 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 63 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Howard University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/