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Overview |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,198 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Wilkes?
- Springfield College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Springfield College than Wilkes University ($42,566.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Springfield College ($28,508 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 12.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,202 vs. $16,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($28,817 vs. $28,507)
Springfield College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 11 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Wilkes University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/