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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Springfield College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $204 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Mason?
- Springfield College is 319.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Springfield College than George Mason University ($41,128.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Springfield College ($18,479 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 4.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,120 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 163.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($28,376 vs. $10,760)
Springfield College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 111 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Mason? 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 Mason and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than George Mason University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,200)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,500)
- Mason graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($204 vs. $253)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/