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Overview |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,246 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $18,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $24,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $27,222 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,838 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1090/1255 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Mount Saint Mary 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,246 students)
Springfield College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Springfield College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $39,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Springfield College than Mount Saint Mary College ($42,566.00 vs. $39,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Springfield College ($24,588 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 32.5% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,202 vs. $18,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Springfield College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($28,817 vs. $27,222)
Springfield College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 60 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Mount Saint Mary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/