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RIT St Lawrence University RPI Syracuse Western New England University UB Binghamton University Union College UVM Middlebury Babson U of R| Springfield College | Clarkson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Clarkson than Springfield College ($54,960.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Clarkson ($27,930 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 22% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($13,720 vs. $16,744)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Clarkson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Springfield College ($41,285 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 156 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Springfield College (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/