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Overview |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 532 students)
Springfield College vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Stephens College?
- Springfield College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Springfield College than Stephens College ($42,566.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephens College than Springfield College ($23,261 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 8.4% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,098 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 48.4% larger than aid received Stephens College ($28,817 vs. $19,424)
Springfield College vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 6 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Stephens College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,400)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College 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/