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Overview |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,162 students)
Springfield College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or W&J?
- Springfield College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Springfield College than Washington & Jefferson College ($42,566.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Springfield College ($26,051 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 2.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,910 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($38,971 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or W&J? 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 W&J and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Springfield College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/