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Overview |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Marist 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
- Marist College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Marist College than Springfield College ($43,900.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Marist College ($27,930 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 25% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,720 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,376 vs. $22,904)
Springfield College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Marist College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Springfield College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Marist 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 Marist College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Springfield College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/