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Overview |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $266 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Springfield College | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Ithaca 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 17% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Ithaca College than Springfield College ($48,126.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Ithaca College ($27,930 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 16.1% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($13,720 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,677 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Springfield College .
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Springfield College vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Springfield College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,750)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/