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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 888 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Springfield College is 181.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley ($41,128.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Springfield College ($18,142 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 187% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($28,376 vs. $9,886)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 23 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/