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Overview |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Springfield College ($50,624.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Widener University-Main Campus ($27,930 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 10.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,720 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 14.2% larger than aid received Springfield College ($32,412 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 10 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Springfield College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Springfield College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $12,300 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/