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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 368 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % 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 Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| 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 Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 368 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Springfield College is 197.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Wilkes-Barre for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Wilkes Barre ($41,128.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Springfield College ($16,728 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 167.7% larger than aid received Penn State Wilkes Barre ($28,376 vs. $10,598)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 60 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Wilkes-Barre and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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/