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Overview |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Springfield College is 7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Springfield College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($42,566.00 vs. $39,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($29,198 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 32.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,202 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($28,817 vs. $25,112)
Springfield College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Springfield College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,900)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/