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Overview |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $191 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,770 students)
Springfield College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or LGCNHS?
- Springfield College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Springfield College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($42,566.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than LGCNHS ($29,198 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 51.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,202 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 332.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($28,817 vs. $6,657)
Springfield College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Springfield College .
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Springfield College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Springfield College.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $24,500)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($191 vs. $253)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/