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Overview |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or DeSales University?
- Springfield College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Springfield College than DeSales University ($41,128.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than DeSales University ($27,930 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 1.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,500 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 2% larger than aid received DeSales University ($28,376 vs. $27,824)
Springfield College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 12 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Springfield College (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/