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Overview |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $271 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Pratt Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pratt Institute Main is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,494 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Pratt Institute than Springfield College ($55,575.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Pratt Institute ($27,930 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12.3% lower than costs at Pratt Institute Main ($13,720 vs. $15,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($28,376 vs. $25,278)
Springfield College vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Pratt Institute Main (1085) is 43 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Springfield College vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Pratt Institute Main (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Pratt Institute Main earn on average $2,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,250)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($253 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/