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Overview |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #1046 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,363 students)
Springfield College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Castleton State College?
- Springfield College is 259.8% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Springfield College than Castleton State College ($42,566.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 14.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,404 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Castleton State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is ?% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($28,817 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 83 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
Springfield College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Castleton State College (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,600)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/