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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 70% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,196 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Springfield College is 181.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Brandywine ($41,128.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Springfield College ($21,600 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 1.5% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,720 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Brandywine (100% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 194.4% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($28,376 vs. $9,638)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 73 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine 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/