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Western New England University Drew University Monmouth University FDU Montclair State University Kean SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University Pace University-New York UNH University of New England| Springfield College | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $34,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $34,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $16,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $26,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $25,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 4,457 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 4,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | FDU | ||
| 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,778 students)
Springfield College vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or FDU?
- Springfield College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Springfield College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($42,566.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Springfield College ($26,472 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 13.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,202 vs. $16,102)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($28,817 vs. $25,882)
Springfield College vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 8 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or FDU? 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 FDU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $5,700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/