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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $277 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State?
- Springfield College is 123.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Main Campus ($41,128.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Springfield College ($26,747 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 7.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,744 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 181.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,376 vs. $10,066)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 160 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Springfield College (87% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $8,100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/