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Overview |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Syracuse than Springfield College ($58,440.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Syracuse ($27,930 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 25.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($13,720 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Springfield College ($34,737 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 153 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Springfield College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Springfield College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/