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Pratt Institute NYU Western New England University Fordham Syracuse Hunter Hofstra SUNY Cortland Quinnipiac Westfield State University RISD FIT| Springfield College | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $246 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or The New School?
- The New School is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at The New School than Springfield College ($52,926.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than The New School ($27,930 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 96.1% lower than costs at The New School ($13,720 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 32% larger than aid received The New School ($28,376 vs. $21,504)
Springfield College vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than The New School (57.2%)
Springfield College vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or The New School? 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 The New School and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than The New School (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $5,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $47,200)
- The New School students graduate with a $628 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,872 vs. $24,500)
- The New School graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More The New School 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/