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Overview |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 59% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Springfield College?
- University of Saint Joseph is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at USJ than Springfield College ($42,050.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Springfield College ($25,860 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 3.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,240 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($28,376 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 110 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/