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Overview |
Springfield College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 707 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 79% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 707 students)
Springfield College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Penn State York?
- Springfield College is 191.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($42,566.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Springfield College ($19,159 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 244.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($28,817 vs. $8,372)
Springfield College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State York (1050) is 8 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Penn State York students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Penn State York? 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 York and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Penn State York (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,818)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($253 vs. $277)
- More Penn State York 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/