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Overview |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,934 students)
Springfield College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or CBU?
- Springfield College is 15.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Springfield College than Christian Brothers University ($41,128.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Springfield College ($18,612 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 34.2% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,220 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($28,376 vs. $26,964)
Springfield College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 63 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or CBU? 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 CBU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Christian Brothers University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/