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Overview |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Arcadia than Springfield College ($46,430.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Arcadia ($27,930 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 0% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,720 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,934 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 62 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Arcadia University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,400)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/