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Overview |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at JCU than Springfield College ($45,490.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than JCU ($27,930 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 3.9% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,200 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,415 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 85 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or JCU? 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 JCU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Springfield College (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,439 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,939)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/