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Overview |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,603 students)
Springfield College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or St. Bona?
- Springfield College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Springfield College than Saint Bonaventure University ($42,566.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Springfield College ($27,659 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($14,202 vs. $15,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Saint Bonaventure University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($28,817 vs. $27,508)
Springfield College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 24 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/