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Overview |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $171 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 2,704 students)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or SUNY Poly?
- Springfield College is 502.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.4% higher at Springfield College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($42,566.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Springfield College ($14,646 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.9% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($14,202 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 254.1% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($28,817 vs. $8,137)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 99 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $6,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $47,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $7,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($171 vs. $253)
- More SUNY Poly 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/