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Western New England University SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH Mount Saint Mary College University of New England UMass UHart Endicott College Ithaca College Lesley University| Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,033 students)
Springfield College vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Springfield College is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Saint Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Springfield College than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($41,128.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Springfield College ($21,745 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($13,720 vs. $15,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Saint Thomas Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,710 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 100 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? 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 Saint Thomas Aquinas College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Thomas Aquinas College earn on average $800 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,200)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/