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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 838 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Springfield College is 191.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Springfield College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($42,566.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Springfield College ($18,239 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 5.6% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,448 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 220.5% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($28,817 vs. $8,992)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 87 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/