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Overview |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Bryant University | ||
| 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
- Bryant University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Bryant University than Springfield College ($48,432.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Bryant University ($27,930 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 20.5% lower than costs at Bryant University ($13,720 vs. $16,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Bryant University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Bryant University ($28,376 vs. $25,615)
Springfield College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Springfield College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Springfield College (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/