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Overview |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,142 students)
Springfield College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at LVC than Springfield College ($48,890.00 vs. $42,566.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Springfield College ($28,640 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 8% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($14,202 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Springfield College ($35,346 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or LVC? 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 LVC and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Springfield College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lebanon Valley College earn on average $300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/