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Overview |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #258 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $42,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $42,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $29,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $28,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 2,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $253 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,785 students)
Salisbury vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 452.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at Springfield College than Salisbury University ($42,566.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Springfield College ($17,931 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 5.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,416 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 251.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($28,817 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Salisbury vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is the same as at Springfield College (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,200)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,347 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $24,500)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($208 vs. $253)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/