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Overview |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $240 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | BLC | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 830 students)
Springfield College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or BLC?
- Springfield College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Springfield College than Bethany Lutheran College ($41,128.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Springfield College ($18,525 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 65.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($8,270 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 37% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($28,376 vs. $20,705)
Springfield College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 32 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than BLC (58.5%)
Springfield College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or BLC? 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 BLC and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $9,900 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- BLC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/