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Overview |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,587 students)
Springfield College vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Meredith than Springfield College ($42,420.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Springfield College ($23,259 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 9.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,544 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,825 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 6 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Springfield College vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Meredith College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,000)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/