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Overview |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,021 students)
Springfield College vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Elizabethtown College?
- Springfield College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Springfield College than Elizabethtown College ($41,128.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Springfield College ($26,723 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 8.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,642 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Elizabethtown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 32.6% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($28,376 vs. $21,405)
Springfield College vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 83 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Springfield College (79% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/