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Overview |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #630 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,740 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,740 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,424 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,802 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,280 students)
Quincy University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Quincy University for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Springfield College than Quincy University ($42,566.00 vs. $35,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Springfield College ($17,424 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 16.8% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,160 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Springfield College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Quincy University ($28,817 vs. $27,802)
Quincy University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 32 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Quincy University (49.9%)
Quincy University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Quincy University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,500)
- Quincy University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Quincy University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/