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Overview |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Houghton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 833 students)
Springfield College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Houghton College?
- Springfield College is 158.7% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Springfield College than Houghton College ($41,128.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Springfield College ($21,550 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 32.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,336 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 230.5% larger than aid received Houghton College ($28,376 vs. $8,587)
Springfield College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Houghton College (1110) is 68 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Houghton College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Springfield College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,300)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/