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Overview |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- Springfield College is 481.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Springfield College ($17,625 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($13,720 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 166% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($28,376 vs. $10,667)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 44 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $3,200 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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/