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Overview |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Manhattan College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Manhattan College than Springfield College ($44,100.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Manhattan College ($27,930 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 34.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,720 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($31,882 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 55 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Springfield College (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/