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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,775 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,634 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,634 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,900 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,615 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,080 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,308 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,816 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | 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 Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,775 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Springfield College?
- Saint Marys College of California is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($55,634.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Springfield College ($55,634.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Saint Marys College of California ($29,198 vs. $31,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 19% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($14,202 vs. $16,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 46% larger than aid received Springfield College ($42,080 vs. $28,817)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 82 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California 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 Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Saint Marys College of California (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $19,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/