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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Western New England University Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's| Springfield College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $119 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Hunter?
- Springfield College is 493.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.4% higher at Springfield College than CUNY Hunter College ($41,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Springfield College ($4,848 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 26.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,808 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 204.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($28,376 vs. $9,325)
Springfield College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 123 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Springfield College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $24,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($119 vs. $253)
- More Hunter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/