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Overview |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $287 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 2,309 students)
Springfield College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Walsh College?
- Springfield College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Springfield College than Walsh University ($41,128.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Springfield College ($20,032 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 17.3% lower than costs at Springfield College ($11,700 vs. $13,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($28,376 vs. $26,172)
Springfield College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Springfield College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Walsh University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,400)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $3,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,833)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($253 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/