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Overview |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $278 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 518 students)
Springfield College vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Northland College?
- Springfield College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Springfield College than Northland College ($41,128.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northland College than Springfield College ($23,252 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 41.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($9,688 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,780 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 76 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Springfield College vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Northland 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 Northland College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Northland College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,900)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,943)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($253 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/