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Overview |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Northwest University | ||
| 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,014 students)
Springfield College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Northwest University?
- Springfield College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Springfield College than Northwest University ($41,128.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Springfield College ($23,722 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 35.3% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,140 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 26.2% larger than aid received Northwest University ($28,376 vs. $22,486)
Springfield College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 46 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Northwest University (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $2,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $24,500)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/