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Overview |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $17,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $17,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $21,072 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $8,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 218 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1078/1256 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $239 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 89% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 860 students)
Springfield College vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or MLC?
- Springfield College is 139.5% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.5% higher at Springfield College than Martin Luther College ($42,566.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Springfield College ($21,072 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 95.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($7,280 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Luther College than Springfield College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 250.5% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($28,817 vs. $8,222)
Springfield College vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 103 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming MLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or MLC? 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 MLC and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Springfield College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $9,200 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,125 vs. $24,500)
- MLC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/