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Overview |
Springfield College | PC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $269 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | PC | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,136 students)
Springfield College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or PC?
- Springfield College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Springfield College than Presbyterian College ($42,566.00 vs. $40,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Springfield College ($20,058 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 11.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,713 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($37,241 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 40 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or PC? 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 PC and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Springfield College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,108)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($253 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/