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Overview |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $286 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,248 students)
Springfield College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Springfield College ($44,334.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Springfield College ($23,036 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 9.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,001 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Springfield College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Springfield College ($33,234 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 74 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Cedar Crest College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,750)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($253 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/