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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #694 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,460 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 6,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1310 | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Abington?
- Springfield College is 180.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Abington ($41,128.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Springfield College ($20,460 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 28.3% lower than costs at Springfield College ($10,694 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 195.9% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($28,376 vs. $9,589)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 67 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Abington (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington 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 Abington graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Abington 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/