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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Springfield College is 167.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($41,128.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Springfield College ($22,096 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($13,720 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 219.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($28,376 vs. $8,882)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 1 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/