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Overview |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Springfield College | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,203 students)
Springfield College vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Westminster College?
- Springfield College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $38,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Springfield College than Westminster College ($42,566.00 vs. $38,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Springfield College ($21,089 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 14.7% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,380 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($30,615 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 14 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Springfield College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,700)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/