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Overview |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 860/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $105 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehman College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Lehman?
- Springfield College is 514.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.1% higher at Springfield College than CUNY Lehman College ($42,566.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Springfield College ($4,076 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 53.4% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,202 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than CUNY Lehman College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 206.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($28,817 vs. $9,389)
Springfield College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 17 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Springfield College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $14,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,500)
- Lehman graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($105 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/