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Overview |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SUNY Cortland?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at Springfield College than SUNY College at Cortland ($41,128.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Springfield College ($18,304 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 0.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,620 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 202.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($28,376 vs. $9,369)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is the same as at SUNY College at Cortland (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $100 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $47,200)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/