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State University of New York at New Paltz Western New England University University at Albany- SUNY Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University Queens College| Springfield College | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Purchase College | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Purchase College?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at Springfield College than SUNY at Purchase College ($41,128.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Springfield College ($19,434 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,720 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 175.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($28,376 vs. $10,312)
Springfield College vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 40 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Springfield College vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Purchase College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/