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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,577 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Altoona?
- Springfield College is 167.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Altoona ($41,128.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Springfield College ($20,621 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 5.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,984 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 196.4% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($28,376 vs. $9,574)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 49 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Altoona (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/