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Overview |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $253 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Prescott 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 Prescott College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Springfield College than Prescott College ($41,128.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Springfield College ($25,317 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 44.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($9,520 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Prescott College ($28,376 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 3 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming Prescott College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Prescott College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Prescott College (67% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,500)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/