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Overview |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Providence?
- Providence College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Providence than Springfield College ($56,980.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Providence ($27,930 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 20.6% lower than costs at Providence College ($13,720 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,971 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
Springfield College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Providence? 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 Providence and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Springfield College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/