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Overview |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,903 students)
Springfield College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Southern Adventist University?
- Springfield College is 79% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Springfield College than Southern Adventist University ($41,128.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Springfield College ($24,332 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 64.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($8,330 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 102.7% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($28,376 vs. $14,000)
Springfield College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Springfield College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Southern Adventist University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,600)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,500)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/