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Overview |
Springfield College | EC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | EC | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 657 students)
Springfield College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or EC?
- Springfield College is 17.7% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Springfield College than Elmira College ($42,566.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Springfield College ($24,551 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 1.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,990 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,817 vs. $26,386)
Springfield College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or EC? 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 EC and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Elmira College (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,000)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/