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Western New England University St. Bona Le Moyne College UB SUNY at Geneseo SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College UNH University of New England| Springfield College | Saint John Fisher College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $247 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Fisher?
- Springfield College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Springfield College than Saint John Fisher College ($41,128.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Fisher ($27,930 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 0.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,666 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($28,376 vs. $22,155)
Springfield College vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 45 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Fisher students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Fisher (73%)
Springfield College vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Springfield College (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint John Fisher College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,200)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $24,500)
- Fisher graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($247 vs. $253)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/