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Overview |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Niagara University?
- Springfield College is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Springfield College than Niagara University ($41,128.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Springfield College ($18,165 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 8% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,700 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,898 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 5 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Niagara University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,100)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/