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Overview |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $19,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $19,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $9,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $25,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $7,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 1,101 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 99.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 943/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $244 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 967 students)
Springfield College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SVU?
- Springfield College is 115.1% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Springfield College than Southern Virginia University ($42,566.00 vs. $19,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Springfield College ($25,440 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 51.5% lower than costs at Springfield College ($9,376 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 270.6% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($28,817 vs. $7,775)
Springfield College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 1 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.6%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SVU? 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 SVU and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Southern Virginia University (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $6,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $846 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $24,500)
- SVU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($244 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/